Thursday, August 13, 2009



OK, here is my first written down pattern. Any crocheters out there that would like to try it? I would appreciate any feedback on the instructions. I've been following patterns for years or making it up as I go along but then I can't get it to look the same the next time:)

YIN YANG- make 2 in alternating contrasting colors

Ch 4 with yarn A
Dc in 4th ch from hook
15 dc in same chain
join in top of ch 4. fasten off.
Make another with yarn B

Join yarn B in any dc on circle A
sc, 2sc, sc, 2sc, hdc, 2hdc, hdc, 2hdc
dc, 2dc, dc, 2dc, trc, 2trc, trc, 4trc around the circle

Working on the side of last trc
Ch 4, 3trc, dc, evenly
Dc in sc on center
hdc in next 2 stitches, sc in next 2 stitches turn

Ch 1, sc, hdc in next 3 st, dc in next 3 st, trc in next 2 st, turn
Ch 4, trc in next 2 st, dc in next 2 st, hdc in next 2 st, sc in next 2 st turn
Ch 1, sc in next 2 st, hdc in next 2 st, dc in next 2 st, trc in next 2 st. turn
Ch4, trc, dc, hdc, sc next 2 tog, sc next 2 tog turn
Ch 1, sc, hdc, dc, trc turn
Ch 4, trc, hdc, sc, turn
Ch 1, sc, dc, turn
Ch 1 sc - do not fasten off
Repeat with yarn A on circle B.
Fit pieces together, stretching points to create a circle.

Pick up yarn A and sc in 16th stitch on other half, ( second dc on circle)
Sc around evenly to yarn B side. Pick up yarn B and sc around to meet A.

Use lighter color yarn to sew halves together down center.
Use steam iron to block piece into circle shape.
I have used this motif on a blanket. It would also look good on a purse or the top of a hat. I think there will be more patterns to follow.

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