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Welcome to my channel. I am a South African crochet and knitting enthusiast living in Bloemfontein, Free State Province, South Africa. My vision and passion is to highlight South African yarns, indie dyers, designers and makers.
Welcome to my channel. I am a South African crochet and knitting enthusiast living in Bloemfontein, Free State Province, South Africa. My vision and passion is to highlight South African yarns, indie dyers, designers and makers.
Tic Tac Cowl
Craft: Knitting Pattern
The Tic Tac Cowl is a fun beginner colourwork project. It is small enough not to be overwhelming, have a fun pattern which is also easy to remember. Switch out some of the o’s for solids or should you want to have more fun a heart!
Yarn used:
Main Colour
African Expressions, Soul
Weight: Sock
200m / 50g
45g (± 180m)
Coordinating Colour
African Expressions, Soul
(15% Kid Mohair, 15% Mulberry Silk, 50% Merino Wool, 20% Polyamide)
Weight: Sock
200m / 50g
15g (± 60m)
Needle: 3mm 40cm circular needle
Finished Size: 23cm in height, 27cm width
Please note that there are no refunds or exchanges on patterns.
This pattern has been designed and written by Jalene van Niekerk. Please do not re-distribute, share, or copy this pattern. Support the design community and designer by refraining from doing so.
Copyright (c) Jalene van Niekerk / Made by Jalene
WARRIOR COWL
This pattern uses the one row/overlay mosaic crochet technique, working in the round so that the right side of the work will always face you. To really have the pattern display beautifully, it is suggested that you choose contrasting Colours for A and B.
The pattern will teach you a few techniques: working a CLTFBC (Long tail Foundation Base Chain), overlay mosaic crochet and doing mosaic crochet in the round.
This pattern is also beginner mosaic crochet friendly and no previous mosaic crochet experience is needed as the pattern comes with a video tutorial.
Yarn:
Colour A Esteresa Yarn Creations, Cleo (75% Superwash Merino, 25% Nylon)
Weight: 3 ply sock/fingering
350m / 100g
Colour – Natural 95g (± 333m)
Colour B Esteresa Yarn Creations, Cleo (75% Superwash Merino, 25% Nylon)
Weight: 3 ply sock/fingering
350m / 100g
Colour – Rose pink 85g (± 298m)
Crochet hook: 3.5mm
Gauge: 26 stitches and 29 rounds to measure 10 x 10cm over SC using a 3.5mm hook.
Finished Size: 16cm in height, 63cm width
Please note that there are no refunds or exchanges on patterns.
This pattern has been designed and written by Jalene van Niekerk. Please do not re-distribute, share, or copy this pattern. Support the design community and designer by refraining from doing so.
Copyright (c) Jalene van Niekerk / Made by Jalene
DIAMOND TETRIS COWL
This pattern uses the one row/overlay mosaic crochet technique. For this pattern we will work in the round and the right side of the work will always face you. To really have the pattern display beautifully, it is suggested that you choose contrasting colours for A and B.
The pattern will teach you overlay mosaic crochet in the round. This pattern is also beginner mosaic crochet friendly and no previous mosaic crochet experience is needed as the pattern comes with a video tutorial.
Yarn used:
Colour A - Cowgirlblues Merino DK (170m/100g) 73g (125m)
Colour B - Cowgirlblues Merino DK (170m/100g) 56g (140m)
Finished Size:
19.5cm in height, 30cm bottom width, 27cm top width (before blocking)
20.5cm in height, 33cm bottom width, 27cm top width (after wet blocking)
Please note that there are no refunds or exchanges on patterns.
This pattern has been designed and written by Jalene van Niekerk. Please do not re-distribute, share, or copy this pattern. Support the design community and designer by refraining from doing so.
Copyright (c) Jalene van Niekerk / Made by Jalene
LEGACY COWL
This pattern uses the one row/overlay mosaic crochet technique. For this pattern we will work in the round and the right side of the work will always face you. To really have the pattern display beautifully, it is suggested that you choose contrasting colours for A and B.
The pattern will teach you a few techniques: working a CLTFBC (Long tail Foundation Base Chain), overlay mosaic crochet and doing mosaic crochet in the round.
This pattern is also beginner mosaic crochet friendly and no previous mosaic crochet experience is needed as the pattern comes with a video tutorial.
Yarn used:
Colour A Nurturing Fibres, Eco-Fusion (50% bamboo, 50% cotton)
Weight: Light double knit
1 ball = 50g /125m
Colour - Charcoal
76g (± 190m)
Colour B MoYa, Shimmer (50% bamboo, 50% cotton)
Weight – 4 Ply
1 ball = 50g/125m
Colour - Desert Sand
56g (± 140m)
Crochet hook: 3.75mm
Gauge: 17 stitches and 20 rows over 10 x 10 cm
Finished Size: Width 33,5 cm and 21cm in height
Please note that there are no refunds or exchanges on patterns.
This pattern has been designed and written by Jalene van Niekerk. Please do not re-distribute, share, or copy this pattern. Support the design community and designer by refraining from doing so.
Copyright (c) Jalene van Niekerk / Made by Jalene
HERITAGE CAL
During September in South Africa, we celebrate Heritage month to bring our many unique cultures together in our beloved country. It was during this month in 2020 that the seeds of my inspiration gradually took root. It was the plethora of colours and patterns that embody these cultures that inspired me to visualise patterns for myself using the mosaic crochet technique. Hence, my decision to name the pattern ‘Heritage’. This pattern was released as a CAL during August and September of 2021. Even though the pattern is designed to make a lap throw / small blanket, it is versatile and can be used to create a cushion cover, placemat or even a table runner.
This pattern uses the one row/overlay mosaic crochet technique. You will work with one row at a time from right to left and after each row you will break the yarn and start with a new colour on the right side again.
Video and photo tutorials are included in the pattern
Yarn used
Nurturing Fibres, Eco-Fusion (50% bamboo, 50% cotton)
Weight: Light double knit
1 ball = 50g /125m
Body
Colour A total – 365g
Colour B total – 335g
If done in more than 2 colours you will need the following approximate amount of yarn per shape:
½ diamond ± 53g
Full diamond ±107g
Colour splash within full diamond ±7g
Border
Total of ±200g
Foundation slip stitch row - ±7g
Each DC row is ±22g
Closing slip stitch row ±12g
Hook size
3.75mm for body
3.5mm for border
Final project size
Without the border - 102cm x 73cm
With the border - 106cm x 76cm
Please note that there are no refunds or exchanges on patterns.
This pattern has been designed and written by Jalene van Niekerk. Please do not re-distribute, share, or copy this pattern. Support the design community and designer by refraining from doing so.
Copyright (c) Jalene van Niekerk / Made by Jalene
Yarn used
MoYa 100% Double Knit Cotton
135m / 50g
Total Yarn usage
Colour A total – 280g
Colour B total – 530g
Hook size
4mm for body
3.5mm for border
Final project size (after wet blocking
With the border - 115cm x 90cm
Any type of yarn can be used to complete your project. You may even use some leftover from your own yarn stash. I would suggest using the recommended hook size for your yarn. A heavier yarn might result in a bigger blanket though. You can adjust the pattern repeat accordingly to suit your need.