Zill Mufflers Pattern

Sorry it's been a awhile since I last blogged, it's been a odd few months....my energies have been up, down & all around!

Anyway........

The bellydance class I attend will be doing a zills dance for next term so I've spoiled myself with my own set of zills.

I'm totally in love with them, however, living in a flat I don't think my neighbors would be too happy with "ting ting-a-ting ting ting" at all hours so I decided to make some mufflers.

There are some really cute patterns for free out there including this gorgeous knitted set, but sadly my knitting skills aren't that great. That & the vast majority of patterns include elastic.

Well I don't have any elastic & I want to play now god dammit!!

So I've come up with a pattern that doesn't involve using any elastic.  Really quick. Really easy!

 Muffler untied.

 

Terminology (UK)

Video of how to magic circle here

Tr - Treble

Tr dec - treble decrease video example here

Sl st - slip stitch

Ch - Chain

Sp - space

sts - stitches

Materials

2.5mm hook

Sorry I don't know the size of thread, but I've included the ball of thread with a hook I used, above, so hopefully you can gauge roughly the size of thread.

My zills are 5.5cm, but I'm sure a slightly larger set could be fitted into the mufflers, if not simply go up a hook size until you get the right size :)

1. Magic circle 
2. Ch 3 (count as first tr). 14tr into circle & join to top of ch3 (15sts)
3. Ch 3 (count as first tr). Tr dec into next 2 sts. . *Ch 5. Tr dec into next 3 sts.* Repeat from * around. Sl st together (5 points & 5 chains)
4. Ch3 (count as first tr). 2 tr into base stitch of ch3. *5 tr into 5 ch sp, 3tr into top of 3tr dec.* Repeat from * round. Sl st together (40sts)
5. Ch 3 (count as first tr). Tr into each tr of previous rnd. (20sts) Do NOT join. Ch 15 & tie off. If you join here you won't be able to fit it over your zill.

6.      Slip the zill into the muffler & weave the Ch15 into the first gap & tie closed. Any annoying tail can just be tucked in to the muffler or weaved through the gaps. Not as neat as using elastic I know, but it'll do!

7.      I'll more than likely do an elasticated version in the future (when I can afford to buy some elastic that is! lol), so keep an eye out!

8.      Like with all my patterns, I don't mind you selling what you make or sharing this pattern, just please do NOT sell this pattern & please give credit where credit is due. Thanks. :)

Venus of Willendorf Crochet Doll

I came across THIS pattern over at Red Wood Stitch & just HAD to make it. Isn't she adorable...

 I used a 3.5mm hook, I think the size is perfect...I can't stop holding her. Anyway it's an easy pattern to follow & I hooked her up in an evening while watching TV. It's definitely worth getting your hook & wool out for.

Pagan Blanket

Yey! It's finished!
I'm fairly pleased with it, a few things I'd like to change. but all in all I think it's rather groovy. :)

I've been fairly busy recently so I haven't been able to convert my charts onto the computer yet, but as soon as I have I'll post them up.

As for the others....

The Pentacle can be found on my blog, HERE
The Cernunnos chart can be found HERE
The Tribal Sun can be found HERE
The Goddess can be found HERE
The 9 Circles Square (bottom left) is altered form THIS 

I can't recall the others, but when I do, I'll link to them :)

*UPDATE*
I've finally added the charts I drew for the seasons which can be found HERE

Spooky Sewing

I came across the most awesome embroidery transfers at Q is for Quilter.

That's one sexy witch! Reminds me of Samantha from the series Bewitched.

This ADORABLE little fella I found at Bad Birds

These super cute bunnies are found at Craft Blog

& my fave of the bunch ...

which can be found at the always groovy Urban Threads.

I'm definitely going to be getting my needle & thread out!

Rose Garden Zills Pouch

A new crochet creation. I've been meaning to make this for AGES & finally got round to it today. I love it :)
The pattern can be found HERE at Crochet Kittens brillant site. She has some AWESOME free patterns available. I've made quite a few, just haven't gotten around to lining them. Once I do I'll upload some pics!