Yammy’s Place

I was very pleased to get a mp3 player for Christmas as it’s something I’ve wanted for a long time.  Once I started using it I realise that I needed a better system for wearing it.  I got an idea in mind and was inspired to make this. Although it looks hard it’s really very easy and works up very fast!

This is of my own design although I did borrow an idea from THIS purse for the top part.

I’m offering this as a free pattern because I’d like some feed back on how to write patterns better.

To make this I used only a small amount of left over knit-cro-sheen.  Great project for using up those leftover balls.  Size 7 steel hook.  Gauge isn’t super important as it fits the player loosely so you can fit the cord in there as well.

ch 6, join with a sl st and ch 1

Row 1: sc ch 4, 8 times, ch 3, 4 dc, ch3  (8 sc ch lps, 4 dc)

Row 2:  sc ch 3 in each ch lp, ch 3 and 2 sc into the ch sp before the dc’s.  sc in each dc, 2 sc in the ch sp after the dc’s. ch 3 (8 sc, 8 ch sp)

Row 3: 5 dc in the nx ch sp, ch 1. 7 times. ch 3, 2 sc in the ch sp before sc group, sc in each sc, 2 sc in the ch lp after, ch 3. (6 shell groups, 12 sc)

Row 4: sc, ch 3 in the first dc, sk 2 dc, sc ch 3, sk 2 dc and sc in the ch 1 sp. continue this around until you reach the last ch sp, ch 3, 2 sc in the ch sp before the top section, sc in each across, 2 sc in the ch sp after, ch 3. (13 ch lps, 16 sc)

Row 5: sc ch 3 in the next ch lp and in each around until the last lp.  3 sc in the ch sp before top sc section, sc in each across, 3 sc in the ch sp after, ch 3. (12 ch lps, 22 sc)

Row 6: Repeat like Row 3, however there will be 13 shell groups, continue up to the last ch lp then: ch 3, 3 sc in ch sp before top section, sc in each across, 5 sc in ch sp after, ch 3. (10 shell groups, 30 sc)

Row 7: sk the first 2 dc, sc ch 3, sc in the ch 1 sp, sk 2, * sc ch 3, sk2* around until the last ch sp, 5 sc in the ch lp before, sl st into the first sc. fasten off.

Make two of the above, then to join them with wrong sides facing together fasten with a sl st to the upper most loop near the top sc section and sc ch 2, then sc ch 2 in the second piece. do this back and forth until you work it around do not fasten off.

Work sc around the top edge with 2 sc in each ch lp and 1 sc in each sc, continue this for 2 rows around, in the 3rd row decide where you would like your straps to be.  (I wanted mine a bit off center so that the cozy would lie flat on my chest or inward if I was going to be busy doing something)  place stitch markers in the area you would like your straps to be and then sc around, when you get to the stitch markers sc ch 2, sk 1 sc, then continue the sc around until the next stitch marker and sc ch 2, sk 1, continue the sc around for two more rows sl st and fasten off.

Straps: ch 2, sc into 2nd ch from hook, *ch 1, turn, sc into sc* continue for the length you would like the straps.  Make two.

Attaching straps: with crochet hook pull the straps thru from the inside out and then tie the strap into a knot big enough to not pull thru. Do on the other side.

Weave in ends and you have a new cozy!

I have decided to have this be my crochet blog. I have my other blog for personal and fun at Yammy’s Corner

I’ve been really busy making things recently and inspiration has hit me for some new designs that I can’t wait to show you. But first a few pix of what’s been keeping me busy.

This is just a little something I whipped up for a friend for Christmas.

This is a scarf I designed. I found the hat pattern here, she has a great site that has lots of charted crochet designs.

Ok, pls forgive my very lame attempt at writing this. I can grab yarn and MAKE ideas but writting them out is not my forte~

Tis the Season Scarf

To make this very easy to do on both sides of the chain I do my starting chain a bit differently: ch 2, sc into the 2nd ch from hook and continue in ‘row’s for as many chs as I require.I did 132 and omitted the ch 2 because of the type of ch I was using. ( I find this works well for two reasons, it’s nice and stretchy and both sides are easy to crochet into.) Pattern is a multiple of 6 + 2 if you use a regular chain.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd chain from hook, *skip 2 chs, 7 dc the next ch, sk 2 chains, sc in next chain; Repeat from * across, ending with a sc in the last chain. sc again in the ‘end’ of the chain and around on the other side then repeat this on the opposite side of the chain.

Row 2:Holding row 1 right side up, chain 4, *in the next 3 sts : 1 fpdc, 1fphdc, 1 fpsc, sk the next stitch. Then in the next 3 st do: 1 fpsc, 1 fphdc, 1fpdc, and one fptrc into the sc Repeat from * across.
Row 3: ch 1, draw up a loop as if to sc, and draw up another loop in the next st and pull both loops through, ch 1. Continue across the row.

Row 4: With right side facing, dc in each st across.

Row 5: fphdc in each st across.

Row 6: sc in each st across, ch 7 and blsc in the 2 ch from hook, sc into the next two sc of the main piece, ch 1 turn, sk 2 sc, sc in the next 7sc, turn. repeat until you have gone the entire length of the main piece and fasten off.
Repeat Rows 2-6 on the other side.
Put on fringe and you are all set!

If you need anything explained just ask and I’ll be happy to try again.
Thanks!

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