Blue Star Cloche
Blue Star Cloche
You Will Need:
- Worsted weight yarn
- Small amounts of contrasting yarn for accent.
- Size H/8 hook (5.00mm)
Note: Pattern stitch (ps) is [2dc ch2]
To Begin: Ch 3. Join with sl st. (or use a “magic ring” to begin)
Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc). Work into ring: dc ch 2. 4 ps. Sl st to join.
Round 2: Ch 5 (counts as first dc and ch 2). *2 ps in next ch sp* 4 times. [1ps 1dc] in next ch sp. Sl st to join.
Round 3: Ch 3 (counts as first dc). [1 dc ch 2 1 ps] in first ch sp. *1 ps in next ch sp. 2 ps in next ch sp* 4 times. 1 ps in next ch sp. Sl st to join.
Round 4: Ch 5 (counts as first dc and ch 2). *2 ps in next ch sp. 1 ps in next 2 ch sps.* 4 times. 2 ps in next ch sp. 1 ps in next ch sp. 1 dc in next ch sp. Sl st to join.
Round 5: Ch 3 (counts as first dc). [1 dc ch 2 1 ps] in first ch sp. *1 ps in next 4 ch sps. 2 ps in next ch sp.* 3 times. 1 ps in next 4 ch sps. Sl st to join.
Check your gauge now! You will now have a wobbly looking shape which is approximately 6” across. There are a total of 24 ch sps around the perimeter. Got it? Good! Continue. Too big or too small? Adjust your hook size accordingly and start over. Sorry, Charlie!
Round 6: Ch 5 (counts as first dc and ch 2). 1 ps in next 23 ch sps. Dc in last ch sp. Sl st to join.
Round 7: Ch 3 (counts as first dc). [1 dc ch 2] in first ch sp. 1 ps in next 23 ch sps. Sl st to join.
Rounds 8-15: Repeat Rounds 6-7
Round 16 (Shell border): Ch 3 (counts as a dc for the last shell). sc between first two dcs. *7dc between the next 2 dcs. Sc between next 2 dcs.* 11 times. 6 dc between last two dcs. Sl st to join.
Finish off. Weave in end.
Star Accent: Use worsted weight yarn and an F hook.
Ch 2. 5sc in second ch from hook. Sl st to join.
*Ch 3. sc in second ch from hook. hdc in next ch. sl st to next sc in ring.* 5 times.
Finish off.
Weave the ends to the center-back of the star. Use them to securely tie or stitch the star onto your cloche.
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