Designed by: Cylinda Mathews
Materials:
Small ball 100% cotton thread, size 10
Steel hook, size 8 USA (1.50 mm)
Molding Materials:
Discussed later
Finishing Materials:
Discussed later
Finished Size: Not determined yet
Gauge: 2 rows = 1/2"
Crochet-A-Long Fan
Row 1) Ch 5 (represents base, first dc and ch 1 space); dc in 5th chain from hook, (ch 1, dc) 4 times in same chain. 6 dc/5 spaces.
Row 2) Ch 3 (counts as first dc, now and throughout), turn work; dc in same st, (ch 1, 2 dc in next dc) 5 times: 12 dc/5 spaces.
Row 3) Ch 3, turn work; dc in same st, ch 1, 2 dc in next dc; * 2 dc in next dc, ch 1, 2 dc in next dc; repeat from * across.
Row 4) Ch 3, turn work; dc in next dc, ch 2, dc in next 2 dc; * ch 1, dc in next 2 dc, ch 2, dc in next 2 dc; repeat from * across.
Row 5) Ch 3, turn work; dc in next dc, ch 2, sc in next space, ch 2, dc in next 2 dc; * ch 2, dc in next 2 dc, ch 2, sc in next space, ch 2, dc in next 2 dc; repeat from * across.
Row 6) Ch 3, turn work; dc in next dc, ch 5, dc in next 2 dc; * ch 1, dc in next 2 dc, ch 5, dc in next 2 dc; repeat from * across.
Row 7) Ch 3, turn work; dc in next dc, ch 3, sc in next space, ch 3; * (dc in next 2 dc) twice, ch 3, sc in next space, ch 3; repeat from * across; dc in last 2 dc.
Row 8) Ch 3, turn work; dc in next dc, (ch 3, sc in next space) twice, ch 3; * 4 dc cluster over next 4 dc, (ch 3, sc in next space) twice, ch 3; repeat from * across, dc in last 2 dc. 4 dc cluster: (yo, insert hook in next dc, pull up a loop, yo, draw through 2 loops on hook) 4 times, yo, draw through last 5 loops on hook to complete the stitch.
Bookmark this page now and return next week when I'll be posting more rows to the fan. March 7th!
Row 9) Ch 3, turn work; dc in next dc, ch 2, skip next space, (dc, ch 2, dc) in center ch of next space, ch 2, sc in next space, [ch 5, sc in next space, ch 2, (dc, ch 2, dc) in center ch of next space, ch 2, sc in next space] 4 times, ch 5, sc in next space, ch 2, (dc, ch 2, dc) in center ch of next space, ch 3, skip last space, dc in last 2 dc.
Row 10) Ch 3, turn work; dc in next dc, ch 3, skip next space, 5 trc in next space (center space), ch 3, [2 dc in next ch 5 space, ch 3, skip next space, 5 trc in next space (center ch), ch 3] 5 times, dc in last 2 dc.
Row 11) Ch 3, turn work; dc in next dc, (ch 3, sc in next trc) 5 times, ch 3, [dc in next 2 dc, (ch 3, sc in next trc) 5 times, ch 3] 5 times, dc in last 2 dc.
Row 12) ch 3, turn work; dc in next dc, (ch 3, sc in next ch 3 loop) 4 times, ch 3, [dc in next 2 dc, (ch 3, sc in next ch 3 loop) 4 times, ch 3] 5 times, dc in last 2 dc.
Row 13) Ch 3, turn work; dc in next dc, (ch 3, sc in next ch 3 loop) 3 times, ch 3, [2 dc in next dc, ch 1, 2 dc in next dc, (ch 3, sc in next ch 3 loop) 3 times, ch 3] 5 times, dc in last 2 dc.
Return next week when I'll be posting more rows to the fan. March 14th!
Row 14) Ch 3, turn work; dc in same st, ch 3, 2 dc in next dc, (ch 3, sc in next ch 3 loop) twice, ch 3; * dc in next 2 dc, ch 3, sc in next ch 1 space, ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, (ch 3, sc in next ch 3 loop) twice, ch 3; repeat from * across; 2 dc in next dc, ch 3, 2 dc in last dc.
Row 15) Ch 3, turn work; dc in next dc, ch 3, sc in next space, ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, ch 3, sc in last ch 3 loop, ch 3; * dc in next 2 dc, ch 3, sc in next space, ch 5, sc in next space, ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, ch 3, sc in last ch 3 loop, ch 3; repeat from * across, dc in next 2 dc, ch 3, sc in next space, ch 3, dc in last 2 dc.
Row 16) Ch 3, turn work; dc in next dc, ch 3, sc in next space, ch 5, sc in next space, ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, ch 2, sc in next sc, ch 2; * dc in next 2 dc, ch 2, skip next space, (dc, ch 2) 4 times in next ch 5 space (center space), dc in next 2 dc, ch 2, sc in next sc, ch 2 ; repeat from * across, dc in next 2 dc, ch 3, sc in next space, ch 5, sc in next space, ch 3, dc in last 2 dc.
Row 17) Ch 3, turn work; dc in next dc, ch 2, skip next space, (dc, ch 2) 3 times in next ch 5 space (center space); * (dc in next 2 dc) twice, (ch 3, dc in next dc) 4 times, ch 3; repeat from * across, (dc in next 2 dc) twice, ch 2, skip next space, (dc, ch 2) 3 times in next ch 5 space (center space), dc in last 2 dc.
Row 18) Ch 3, turn work; dc in next dc, (ch 3, dc in next dc) 3 times, ch 3; * 4 dc cluster over next 4 dc, (ch 4, dc in next dc) 4 times, ch 4; repeat from * across, 4 dc cluster over next 4 dc, (ch 3, dc in next dc) 3 times, ch 3, dc in last 2 dc.
Row 19) Ch 3, turn work; dc in next dc; * ch 2, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next dc, skipping 4 dc clusters; repeat from * across, ch 2, dc in last 2 dc.
Return next week when I'll be posting more rows to the fan. March 21st!
Row 20) Ch 3, turn work; dc in next dc; * skip next space, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next space; repeat from * across, skip next space, dc in last 2 dc. Fasten off; secure ends.
Next week, on the 26th, we'll be molding the fan, and then on the 28th, decorating. Here's what you need.
Decide which fabric stiffener may be best for you in your climate and area. If you read "About Stiffeners", there are tips for shaping your piece to help you plan ahead.
Rust proof pins should be available from your local yardage shop.
Plastic wrap can include household food wrap, garbage bags, produce bags etc. Whatever you happen to have on hand!
A template is always nice to ensure you shape your piece evenly. There are 2 templates provided on the site at the above link. Just click on "Shaping/Blocking".
Until Monday ... enjoy!
It's time to shape our fan!
Preparing to mold your fan, you should have a surface such as cardboard, a styrofoam piece, or ironing board available. Printing the 12 section chart from my site, I placed it on top of my preferred work surface and covered it with ordinary kitchen plastic wrap. I pinned the wrap in place using T-pins.
After deciding which stiffener to use, it's time to shape the fan. Place the fan on top of the prepared work surface and gently stretched to shape. Using the guidelines, gently stretch the fan ensuring all points are equal. After pinning in several places so the fan is even, pin each shell on the final row so they will stand out once dried. Always use rust proof pins. Let dry.
Materials to have on hand before Wednesday, March 28th:
On Wed. we'll be decorating the fan together... see ya then!
After assembling materials, the ruffled lace is glued into place aligning edges along the bottom of the fan. Be sure the lace is folded under so no raw edges are showing. Next, tie the wide ribbon in a large bow and glue to center bottom of fan. Glue large flower to top of bow. Glue smaller flowers to each side and tuck pearls in as desired. Clip narrow ribbon into 3 pieces and glue ends just under the large flower to extend below the fan.
