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Ebb & Flow Throw

Introduction

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Contents Contents .................................................................................................................................................. 2

Crochet-Along ......................................................................................................................................... 3

What is a crochet-along? .................................................................................................................... 3

Overview of the Ebb & Flow CAL ........................................................................................................ 3

Materials ................................................................................................................................................. 4

Option 1 - ColourSpun 100% Pure Cotton DK .................................................................................... 4

Option 2 - Stylecraft Special DK .......................................................................................................... 4

Yarn Kits .................................................................................................................................................. 5

Option 1 - ColourSpun 100% Pure Cotton DK .................................................................................... 5

Option 2 - Stylecraft Special DK .......................................................................................................... 6

Finished Size ............................................................................................................................................ 7

ColourSpun Pure Cotton DK ............................................................................................................... 7

Stylecraft Special DK ........................................................................................................................... 7

Gauge ...................................................................................................................................................... 7

ColourSpun Pure Cotton DK ............................................................................................................... 7

Stylecraft Special DK ........................................................................................................................... 7

Hook Size ................................................................................................................................................. 7

Yarn Weight ............................................................................................................................................ 8

Difficulty .................................................................................................................................................. 8

Terms of Use ........................................................................................................................................... 8

UK to USA Conversions ........................................................................................................................... 9

Care Instructions and Blocking................................................................................................................ 9

ColourSpun ......................................................................................................................................... 9

Stylecraft ............................................................................................................................................. 9

Why Block? ......................................................................................................................................... 9

Abbreviations ........................................................................................................................................ 10

Acknowledgements ............................................................................................................................... 11

Testers .............................................................................................................................................. 11

Resources .......................................................................................................................................... 11

Inspiration ......................................................................................................................................... 11

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Crochet-Along

What is a crochet-along? A crochet-along (CAL) is a crochet project that multiple people participate in simultaneously. A pattern is generally released over a period of time, e.g. weekly, monthly, etc. The time period would be largely dependent upon the size and complexity of the item being made. CALs are fun, because there is always someone in the group that is willing to assist those who are less experienced. Those who participate are encouraged to post pictures of their Work in Progress (WIP) as this encourages and motivates others in the group. It is also a good way for beginners to learn new stitches and stitch combinations.

Overview of the Ebb & Flow CAL

• Subscribers - CAL Participation

o This CAL (to be released in 6 Parts) is available to all subscription members of The

Neave Collection. Click or tap here to access the pattern page on the website.

o The complete file (the introduction and all 6 parts combined into a single PDF file)

will also be available to subscribers at the end of the CAL.

o Subscription Options

▪ 6 Month Subscription – unlimited access to ALL patterns

▪ 12 Month Subscription - unlimited access to ALL patterns

• Non-subscribers - CAL Participation

o If you do not wish to take out a subscription, you may purchase the CAL as an

individual item. Click or tap here to visit the store. This option will give you full

access to the Ebb & Flow CAL parts as well as access to the complete file (all 6 parts

combined into a single PDF file) at the end of the CAL.

• Complete Pattern

o At the end of the CAL, approximately 2 weeks after the final part has been

published, the complete pattern (the Introduction and all 6 parts combined into a

single PDF file) will be available to purchase from the online store.

• This CAL will be administered from a Facebook Group called The Neave Collection as well as

from my blog.

• The written pattern is supported by video tutorials. These are available in both right- and

left-handed versions. Links to the videos are provided in the written pattern and on the

applicable page on the website.

• The CAL will be released in 6 parts as follows: o Introduction: 19 February 2019 o Part 1 4 March 2019 o Part 2 11 March 2019 o Part 3 18 March 2019 o Part 4 25 March 2019 o Part 5 1 April 2019 o Part 6 8 April 2019

• With the support of the video tutorials, it is believed that even beginners would be able to complete the project. An understanding of basic crochet stitches is required.

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Materials

Option 1 - ColourSpun 100% Pure Cotton DK 31 x 50g = 1,550g of ColourSpun 100% Pure Cotton DK (click or tap here to see yarn kit options) 3,875 meters / 4,247 yards 3.5mm Crochet hook (E/4 in US size) Tapestry needle for sewing away the yarn tail ends Scissors Stitch markers Tape measure

Figure 1 Edinburgh in ColourSpun Pure Cotton DK

Option 2 - Stylecraft Special DK 14 x 100g = 1,400g of Stylecraft Special DK (click or tap here to see yarn kit options) 4,130 meters / 4,508 yards 4.00mm Crochet hook (G/6 in US size) Tapestry needle for sewing away the yarn tail ends Scissors Stitch markers Tape measure

Figure 2 Walvis Bay in Stylecraft Special DK

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Yarn Kits

Option 1 - ColourSpun 100% Pure Cotton DK

Please click or tap here to visit the online store to purchase a kit

A B C D E F

4 x 50g 500 meters 548 yards

3 x 50g 375 meters 411 yards

3 x 50g 375 meters 411 yards

3 x 50g 375 meters 411 yards

14 x 50g 1,750 meters 1,918 yards

4 x 50g 500 meters 548 yards

Colourway - Edinburgh

Colourway – Casablanca

Colourway – Honolulu

Colourway - Walvis Bay

Colourway - Cartagena

Colourway - Mykonos

The sample made in this pattern is Colourway – Edinburgh using ColourSpun 100% Pure Cotton DK.

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Option 2 - Stylecraft Special DK

Please click or tap here to visit the online store to purchase a kit

A B C D E F

2 x 100g 590 meters 644 yards

1 x 100g 295 meters 322 yards

2 x 100g 590 meters 644 yards

1 x 100g 295 meters 322 yards

6 x 100g 1,770 meters 1,932 yards

2 x 100g 590 meters 644 yards

Colourway - Edinburgh

Colourway – Casablanca

Colourway – Honolulu

Colourway – Walvis Bay

Colourway – Cartagena

Colourway - Mykonos

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Finished Size

ColourSpun Pure Cotton DK Approximately 125 x 125 cm (49 x 49 inches) before blocking.

Stylecraft Special DK Approximately 120 x 120 cm (47 x 47 inches) before blocking.

Gauge To ensure that you don’t run out of yarn, it is important that you work to the same gauge as in the sample.

ColourSpun Pure Cotton DK Gauge worked in sc and measured over 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches) must be: 20 rows x 17 sts

Stylecraft Special DK Gauge worked in sc and measured over 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches) must be: 20 rows x 17 sts

Hook Size Adjust your hook size to accommodate your own gauge/tension.

• If you have a loose tension, it is recommended that you adjust your hook size down from the recommended sizes in this pattern. If you are finding it difficult to obtain the correct gauge you may wish to buy extra yarn in the same dye lot to accommodate this.

• If you have a particularly tight tension, you may wish to adjust your hook size up.

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Yarn Weight If you decide to use a different weight yarn to that as specified above, your Ebb & Flow will not be the same size as the sample made in this pattern. Please ensure that you are using the correct weight yarn before starting. This, together with gauge, is very important. If you are unsure of what weight your yarn is, please check the label for the meterage/yardage: approximately 125 meters / 137 yards per 100g ball of ColourSpun DK for Option 1 or approximately 295 meters / 322 yards per 100g ball of Stylecraft Special DK. For Option 2. You may use any brand of DK yarn if it meets the meterage/yardage requirements specified above.

Symbol Description

Double Knit (DK), Light Worsted

Difficulty

My testers have given this pattern an easy rating. With the assistance of the video tutorials, it is believed that even beginners would be able to easily complete the project, however, you would need to have basic crochet skills, as this is not a “how to crochet” project.

Terms of Use Please note the following with respect to the use of this pattern:

1. You may use this pattern for your personal use only. 2. You may post a link to this pattern on websites, social media sites, etc., for example, if you

have made a version of this item and wish to post a picture on Facebook, you may not copy the pattern in the post, but you may post a link to the pattern which resides in the website www.theneavecollection.com .

3. You may not distribute or sell copies of this pattern without my written permission. 4. You may not submit this pattern, or any photographs linked to the pattern, to any

publication without my written permission. 5. You may make this item as a gift or a charitable donation, however, should you be selling the

item, please contact me first at debbie@theneavecollection.com . 6. I apologise for any inaccuracies that may have occurred and will resolve inaccurate or

missing information in subsequent versions of this pattern. 7. Please feel free to contact me with any queries or comments at

debbie@theneavecollection.com . Thank you for reading this and for honouring my terms of use. Many, many hours go in designing an item such as this, and your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

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UK to USA Conversions

UK USA

chain ch chain ch

slip stitch sl st slip stitch sl st

double crochet dc single crochet sc

half treble htr half double crochet hdc

treble tr double crochet dc

double treble dtr treble tc

triple treble ttr double treble dtc

Care Instructions and Blocking

ColourSpun Please click or tap here for detailed information.

Stylecraft Machine Wash - Wool Wash - 40°C , Dry Clean - P Bar , Tumble Dry - Low Heat , Cool Iron.

Why Block? It is my considered opinion that blocking of most projects is a very important step towards achieving a professional finish. If you would like to know more about this important process, please download a document I have prepared about this subject. This project will benefit from blocking. This is because of the complex mix of textures and stitches especially the corners. This will help the post-stitches to settle. Give the corners a good tug when blocking and the throw will form a perfect square.

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Abbreviations Please note that my patterns always use US terminology. Listed below you will find the abbreviations used in my patterns as well as the long name. Where applicable, the abbreviation is linked to a video tutorial. Terms are listed alphabetically by the abbreviation.

Abbreviations Long Name

blo back loop only

bphdc back post half double crochet

bpsc back post single crochet

ch/chs chain/chains

cr dc cross double crochet

dc double crochet

dc2tog double crochet two together

dc3tog double crochet three together – refer to * below

dc-fan double crochet fan – (3dc, ch1, 3dc) in the same st

dc-sh double crochet shell – 5dc in the same st

dtrc double treble crochet

dec decrease

fpdc front post double crochet

fphdc front post half double crochet

fpsc front post single crochet

fptc front post treble crochet

hdc half double crochet

hs hidden stitch

lsc long single crochet – this is demonstrated in the video tutorial

pc popcorn stitch - in this pattern we are using a 5dc pc

rpt repeat

rs right side

sc single crochet

sk st skip a stitch

sl st slip stitch

sp/sps sp/spaces

st-dc standing double crochet

st-hdc standing half double crochet

st-pc standing pc – start the pc with a st-dc, followed by 4dc before completing the pc

st-sc standing single crochet

st-tc standing treble crochet

st/sts stitch/stitches

tc treble crochet

ws wrong side

Other Techniques and Special Stitches

Fasten off and secure ends

Half Double Crochet Join

Invisible Join

Magic Circle

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Acknowledgements

Testers A huge thank you goes to the following lovely and talented ladies who tested the pattern for me:

• Ingrid Rosendahl

• Kim Lategan

• Valerie Burton

They did this so willingly and with so much enthusiasm. I am truly grateful to them for their ongoing support.

Resources Thank you to The Craft and Yarn Council’s web site www.craftyarncouncil.com, which has been a great resource.

Inspiration Most of the inspiration came from many, many years of crafting with crochet. I thank my late “Ouma” – Gertie Kaltenbrunn, and my mother, Beryl Kaltenbrunn for their tuition over the years. My granddaughter Neave Weston inspired me to start to design and document my work. This pattern is dedicated to them.