Rose's Scarf from "Boomtown"

Any Doctor Who Fans out there?

If you are a fan, and you crochet or knit, I am pretty sure you didn't miss the fabulous scarf that Rose wears in the episode called, "Boomtown" in season 2.

If you aren't a fan.  Sad for you.  I mean really.  Just sad.

Some friends pointed me that way a couple months ago when I was down sick.  I thought I had wasted an hour of my life after the first episode.  But my friends assured me to get through the first season and I wouldn't regret it.  They were right.  I am totally hooked.

When I saw this scarf, I REALLY wanted one.  And I am not a scarf person... never have been.  My neck is short, I inherited a stocky-Scandinavian look.  But I REALLY liked this one.  So I did what any modern crocheter/knitter would do, I Googled it.  Turns out that the costumer just picked up the store at some little shop there in London and had no idea what the colors or pattern was.  Just great, thought all my fellow crafters out there.  However, they were not to be deterred.  Someone got some close up shots and figured that it was knitted and came up with her own pattern.  Nope don't knit.  Moving on... finally I found a pattern written in crochet format.  But no pictures.  It was alright, I told myself, I would try it out anyway and see what happened.

All the knitters and crocheters warned that the yarn in those colors was impossible to find.  Most determined that the scarf was probably dyed or something else.

I searched all the stores and the internet and they were right.  Those colors are no where to be found.  So I settled for some other colors.  And I wasn't disappointed with how they turned out either!

I actually couldn't decide between two different ways, so I made two scarves and here is what I used:

You can find the pattern HERE! (or here)

Design by Elizabeth at vivonelcarmelo.livejournal.com

Scarf #1:

 I used Impeccable Impecable by Loops & Threads sold at Micheal's:

• Color# 02008: Summerset
• Color# 02006: Southwest

I did two rounds of the pattern before switching colors (so every 6 rows), I did it with the 2nd scarf as well.  Only there are 2 colors in the above one, and 4 on the other.

Here I am playing model with the scarf above.  Don't laugh.

Scarf #2:
I wasn't satisfied with just the scarf above.  Don't get me wrong, I LOVED it. But I wanted something with lots MORE different colors like the original Rose scarf.  So I came up with this one:

The yarn for this one was a little thinner, just a different brand is all, and so the scarf is about an inch thinner.  Which is fine with me because the variety between the two is great!  Now I have a scarf for every outfit!

Here is the yarn I used for this one:

I used Red Heart's With Love series (Now I am not a fan of Red Heart normally, but the With Love series is super soft!) I found 2 of these colors at Jo-ann's and the other two I had to order from Walmart:

• Beachy
• Waterlily
• Autumn
• Fruit Punch

Here is me once again playing model.  Same No Laughing rule applies:

Anyway, whether or not you are on Team Doctor, this is a lovely scarf, easy and quick to make (I made the 2nd in a couple hours while I watched a movie the other night), and just plain fun to wear!  

Happy Crocheting!

-Cat

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8 Free Patterns to Practice Single Crochet

Amy posted a quick post this morning about the Single Crochet Stitch.  I thought it would be great to post a few free patterns for you to try out!

Striped Draft Stopper from Lion Brand Yarn

Level: Easy

Note: I think you might have to be a member of the site to see the pattern, BUT the membership is FREE and well worth it!

Patchwork Bag from Lion Brand Yarn

Level: Easy

Aaron's Hat Trick #5 from Lion Brand Yarn

Level: Beginner

Dishcloth or Washcloth By Amy Solovay, About.com Guide

Baby Beanie by Crochet Mania

Easy Basic Crochet Scarf Pattern for Beginners by Amy Solovay, About.com Guide

Simple Crochet Fingerless Gloves  by Amy Solovay, About.com Guide

Simple Crochet Headband  by Amy Solovay, About.com Guide

These are all great ones to get you started and on your way to mastering the single crochet stitch!

Happy Crocheting!

-Cat Pin It

Free Pattern: Super Hero Mask/Ear Warmers

Funny story.  I made the boys some ear warmers and at first they thought they were pretty cool... then they thought they were cooler when they pulled them over their eyes and tried to be super heroes... yeah, super heroes that were bumping into walls...

They gave be a great idea though, and make these fun little numbers:

 They were so easy, that I wrote the pattern down and decided to give it up for free on here.  These are great, and my boys LOVE them... not only do they keep their ears warm, but they give them superhero personas.  Happy kids make a happy mom.

Super Hero Masks/Ear Warmers

K Hook, worsted med yarn (4).

Ch 11, hdc in 2nd ch from hook.

Row 1: hdc 10. ch 1, turn.

Row 2-15: hdc 10. ch 1, turn.

Row 16: hdc 3, slip stitch in next 4 st, hdc 3. ch 1, turn.

Row 17: hdc 3, ch 4, skip next 4 st, hdc 3. ch 1, turn.

Row 18: hdc 3, hdc 4 in ch 4 space, hdc 3 (10 hdc total), ch 1, turn.

Row 19 and 20: hdc 10. ch1, turn.

Row 21: hdc 3, slip stitch in next 4 st, hdc 3. ch 1, turn.

Row 22:  hdc 3, ch 4, skip next 4 st, hdc 3. ch 1, turn.

Row 23: hdc 3, hdc 4 in ch 4 space, hdc 3 (10 hdc total), ch 1, turn.

Row 24-38: hdc 10, ch 1, turn.

Fasten off.

*Here, you can add rows or take them away as needed for your child's size.  This pattern above is for young boys, the same size fit the both of mine and their heads are different sizes.

Joining:  You can add a couple buttons to fasten it if you want, but what I did was I just made the bands the size of their heads when I stretched it around, then I just stitched it closed with some yarn and a yarn needle so it was just one big ring.

For girls:  I thought it would also be fun to make in pink or purple for the girls.  You can add a little bow to the side, or a cute little flower.  Just have fun, that's what crocheting, especially for kids, is all about.

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