Berry Stitches

Berry Stitches I sell hand made products, acrylic yarn and craft accessories at markets, and here you will find free patterns I have come across. Feel free to ask me anything.

Custom Baby blankets are available to order today! Thanks for looking! :)

My first go at a virus blanket was a success! Already started a second 💙
14/10/2018

My first go at a virus blanket was a success! Already started a second 💙

01/09/2018

My quality assurance officer hard at work!

Happy
17/08/2018

Happy

Wolf vest for the whole family! Lots of work but totally worth it I’ll need some photos when the new wolf pack members...
29/07/2018

Wolf vest for the whole family! Lots of work but totally worth it I’ll need some photos when the new wolf pack members arrive!

Twins for twins! These cuties gifted today! That’s right, I can knit toys too haha (although I still prefer to crochet 😋...
29/07/2018

Twins for twins! These cuties gifted today! That’s right, I can knit toys too haha (although I still prefer to crochet 😋) 🍌 🍌 🐙 🐙

Bags ready to sell at the Pakenham market tomorrow! $10 each, come and get one! They hold over 5kg each and are great fo...
14/07/2018

Bags ready to sell at the Pakenham market tomorrow! $10 each, come and get one! They hold over 5kg each and are great for most fruit and veg 🍎🍐🌽🥦

Custom tags arrived today! Simple yet effective 😊
25/06/2018

Custom tags arrived today! Simple yet effective 😊

Ribbed Crochet Beaniech: chainhtr: half treble htrbl: half treble into the back loop of stitch onlysl st: slip stitch 2 ...
10/01/2018

Ribbed Crochet Beanie

ch: chain
htr: half treble
htrbl: half treble into the back loop of stitch only
sl st: slip stitch

2 strands of dk yarn (or 8ply) worked together throughout entire work

6.5mm hook used

One size fits all (adults)

ch 42

Row 1
htr into 3rd ch from hook, and in every ch along
turn
(40 htr)

Row 2-41
ch 2 (does not count as st)
htrbl into every st across
turn
(40 htr)

Do not fasten off
Work should measure 48cm when laid flat from first row to last, rows can be added or subtracted for a better fit if needed

To make up
turn, as if to start a new row
ch 1
fold work away from yourself so the first row is behind the last row
sl st into htrbl and corresponding foundation ch all the way along to form a tube
Leave a long tail of yarn
thread yarn tail onto darning needle and weave in and out of rows at top end of tube and pull closed, sew on a pom pom and then fasten off, sewing in ends

Pattern by Erin Heffernan :)
Note: If this pattern does exist elsewhere I couldn’t find it. I worked it out from scratch so I hope I’ve written it out so it’s easy to understand :)

Christmas Spike Baublesch: chaindc: double crochettr: treble crochetsl st: slip stitchyoh: yarn over hooksp: spacespike ...
08/11/2017

Christmas Spike Baubles

ch: chain
dc: double crochet
tr: treble crochet
sl st: slip stitch
yoh: yarn over hook
sp: space
spike st: insert hook between 2tr from round 2, yoh, draw up a loop to the same height of the working row, yoh and draw through both loops on the hook.

make 2, change colour every round

Round 1
ch4
11 tr into 4th ch from hook
sl st to top of 3ch
fasten off
(12 sts)

Round 2
join in any st, ch 3, tr in same st
2tr in each st around
sl st to top of ch 3 to join
fasten off
(24 sts)

Round 3
join in any space between 2tr clusters
ch 3, tr in same sp, ch 1
skip next 2 sts
*2tr in next sp, ch 1, skip 2 sts*
**rep around
sl st to top of ch 3 to join
fasten off

Round 4
join in any of top of 1st 2tr cluster, ch 1, dc in same st
dc in next st, spike st in ch1sp, inserting hook between 2tr from round 2
*1dc in next 2 sts, 1 spike st*
**repeat around
join with sl st to first dc of round
fasten off
(24 dc sts, 12 spike sts)

Round 5
join in any st, ch 1
1dc in each st around
join with sl st to first dc
fasten off
(36 sts)

weave in all ends
check that both sides fit around bauble, repeat round 5 once or twice more if needed

To Join
Place both sides around the bauble, right sides facing out.
With needle and any colour yarn used to make bauble, sew together, stitching in out loops of stitches only, excluding the top where the bauble will hang.
Tie ends together and thread back into the bauble.

Pattern found here, and adjusted into UK terminology, with a slightly different joining method:
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/christmas-bauble-7

Flinders Cotton Bag3.5mm hook5 balls 4 seasons Flinders 100% cotton 50gStitch markerYarn needleRow Counterch: chaindc: d...
31/10/2017

Flinders Cotton Bag

3.5mm hook
5 balls 4 seasons Flinders 100% cotton 50g
Stitch marker
Yarn needle
Row Counter

ch: chain
dc: double crochet
st: stitch
sl st: slip stitch
sk: skip
rep: repeat
beg: beginning
chsp: chain space

ch 2, 10dc into 2nd ch from hook
use st marker to mark beg of round (do not join with sl st)

Round 1
2dc into each st until st marker
(20 sts)

Round 2
*1dc into next dc, 2dc into next dc*
**rep until marker
(30 sts)

Round 3
1dc into each dc until marker

Repeat 3rd round 3 times

Round 7
As 2nd round
(45 sts)

Repeat 3rd round 2 times

Round 10
*1dc in next dc, 2dc in next dc*
**rep until last st before marker
1dc in last dc
(67 sts)

Repeat 3rd round 4 times

Round 15
As 10th round
(100 sts)

Rep 3rd round 4 times
Round 20
As 2nd round
(150 sts)

Rep 3rd round until first colour runs out

*Change colour, work 13 rounds (1dc in each dc)*
**repeat twice more

Change to last colour, work 5 rounds (1dc in each dc)

Shape Handles
1dc into next 25dc
ch 20, sk 25 sts
1dc into next 50 sts
ch 20, sk 25 sts
1 dc into next 25 sts
(140 sts)

Next round
1dc into each dc, 25 dc into each 20chsp
(150 sts)

Next round
*1dc in each dc*
**rep 4 more times

Fasten off, sew in ends

If required/wanted add row if dc inside handle gaps to strengthen

Original Pattern before my modifications from 4 seasons flinders cotton 8ply 50g label, purchased from Spotlight

Here you will find some patterns I have come across that I have collected and would like to share. Keep checking in as i...
14/10/2017

Here you will find some patterns I have come across that I have collected and would like to share.
Keep checking in as it will be updated regularly.
All the projects here are made with Stylecraft Special DK acrylic yarn and a 4mm hook (unless otherwise specified)

Here you will find everything you need to order a custom hand made baby blanket! The styles, edges and colours available...
30/09/2017

Here you will find everything you need to order a custom hand made baby blanket!
The styles, edges and colours available, plus some charts to map out specific designs.
All this information can be sent to you in a PDF form for your convenience, all you have to do is ask!

All blanket styles measure approx 100cm by 70cm, and are made with Stylecraft Special DK yarn (100% acrylic), an award winning UK brand not available in Australian retail outlets.

I can take other requests not seen here, if you had a different idea or needed a bigger size. We can discuss your ideas and I'll give you my best quote for sizes, prices and time frames.

Orders take 1-6 weeks to complete, depending on yarn that might need to be ordered, and how many orders I have going at once.

$70 per blanket, any style shown.
Cash payments preferred, bank transfers can also be organised upon request.
Please contact me within 14 days of receiving blanket if you have any issues with it.
Shipping will cost extra if required, determined by weight of item.

Care instructions: Cool hand wash 30 degrees. Do not bleach, dry cleanable, do not iron. Care instructions will also come with each order.

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