Crochet Sunglass Gloves

Still in the spirit of summer, I decided to make a sunglass glove by trying my hand at Tapestry crochet for the first time. It took a bit to get the hang of, but I’m so glad I tried.

I’m really loving this stitch technique and already have many more mapped out (all in my head of course. haha).

Tapestry crochet can sometimes be intimidating; as it was for me for a long time. “However, once you get the hang of the color changes, you realize that this type of crochet, which is based entirely on basic single crochet stitches, is actually really simple. You work with several different colors across each row to create beautiful graphic designs, producing work that seems to be complex, but in the end it’s not that hard at all.”– Red Heart yarn article. For more detailed information about Tapestry crochet, colour changes, etc. see this article on www.redheart.com
Of course, Tapestry crochet has evolved beyond just using single crochet stitches; you could use any stitch you desire.

So, in order to practice my tapestry skills further, I decided to make vertical and horizontal Sunglass gloves. The pattern does seem a bit repetitive, that’s because I wanted to make sure it is well written to guide those who will use the written pattern.

It is meant to be a snug fit, and should fit most sunglasses. Finished size for both is 6.4 inches tall by 2.8 inches wide.

You could Pin it for later.

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Materials
–Deborah Norville Everyday; Premier yarn (medium 4), 113g, 186mt; Colour –Glass & Azure
-4.5 mm hook
-Needle to weave in ends

Abbreviation
-FSC- foundation single crochet. See here for tutorial
-SC- single crochet
-CH- chain
-ST- stitch
-FLO- front loop only
-MC- main colour (glass)
-CC- contrast colour (azure)
–Special stitch– Crab Stitch aka Reverse Single Crochet. See video tutorial by Mooglyblog

Notes
– Pattern is written in U.S terms
– Each box is equal to 1 Single crochet
– The graph shows only the front part for the tapestry
– Remember to carry yarn along to the point where you’ll need it for the next row

 

VERTICAL

Starting with MC
Row 1: FSC 30. Ch 1, turn
Row 2: in FLO, SC 20 across. Ch1, turn
Row 3: SC across. Ch 1, turn
Row 4: in FLO, SC 16, SC 4 in both loops. Join CC, SC 2; with MC, SC 3; with CC, SC 2; with MC, SC 3. Ch 1, turn
Row 5: with MC, SC 3; with CC, SC 2; with MC, SC 3; with CC, SC 2; with MC, SC 20. Ch 1, turn
Row 6: repeat row 4
Row 7: repeat row 5
Row 8: repeat row 4
Row 9: repeat row 5
Row 10: with MC in FLO, SC 16; SC 4 in both loops; with CC, SC 7; with MC, SC 3. Ch 1, turn
Row 11: with MC, SC 4; with CC, SC 5; with MC, SC 20. Ch 1, turn
Row 12: with MC, SC 16 in FLO, SC 14 in both loops. Ch 1, turn
Row 13: with MC, SC across. Ch 1, turn
Row 14: with MC in FLO, SC 16, SC 5 in both loops; with CC, SC 5; with MC, SC 4. Ch 1, turn
Row 15: with MC, SC 3; with CC, SC 7; with MC, SC 20. Ch 1, turn
Row 16: with MC in FLO, SC 16, SC 4 in both loops; with CC, SC 2; with MC, SC 3; with CC, SC 2; with MC, SC 3. Ch 1, turn
Row 17: with MC, SC 3; with CC, SC 2; with MC, SC 3; with CC, SC 2; with MC, SC 20
Row 18: repeat row 4
Row 19: repeat row 5
Row 20: repeat row 4
Row 21: repeat row 5
Row 22: with MC in FLO, SC 16, SC 14 in both loops. Ch 1, turn
Row 23: SC across. Ch 1, turn
Row 24: with MC in FLO, SC 16, SC 4 in both loops; with CC, SC 6; with MC, SC 4. Ch 1, turn
Row 25: with MC, SC 3; with CC, SC 7; with MC, SC 20. Ch 1, turn
Row 26: with MC in FLO, SC 16, SC 9 in both loops; with CC, SC 2; with MC, SC 3. Ch 1, turn
Row 27: with MC, SC 3; with CC, SC 6; with MC, SC 21. Ch 1, turn
Row 28: with MC in FLO, SC 16, SC 4 in both loops; with CC, SC 6; with MC, SC 4. Ch 1, turn
Row 29: with MC, SC 8; with CC, SC 2; with MC, SC 20. Ch 1, turn
Row 30: with MC in FLO, SC 16; with CC, SC 7; with MC, SC 3. Ch1, turn
Row 31: with MC, SC 3; with CC, SC 6; with MC, SC 21. Ch 1, turn
Row 32: with MC in FLO, SC 16, SC 14 in both loops. Ch 1, turn
Row 33: with MC across. Ch 1, turn
Row 34: with MC in FLO, SC 16, SC 14 in both loops

Edging: Fold the fabric and Crab stitch the edges closed.

HORIZONTAL

Starting with MC
Row 1: FSC 30. Ch 1, turn
Row 2: SC across. Ch 1, turn
Row 3: SC across. Ch 1, turn
Row 4: with MC, SC 3; with CC, SC 2; with MC, SC 3; with CC, SC 2; with MC, SC 3; with CC, SC 5; with MC, SC 4; with CC, SC 6. Ch 1, turn
Row 5: with MC, SC 2; with CC, SC 7; with MC, SC 2; with CC, SC 7; with MC, SC 2; with CC, SC 2; with MC, SC 3; with CC, SC 2; with MC, SC 3. Ch 1, turn
Row 6: with MC, SC 3; with CC, SC 2; with MC, SC 3; with CC, SC 2; with MC, SC 2; with CC, SC 2; with MC, SC 3; with CC, SC 2; with MC, SC 2; with CC, SC 2; with MC, SC 7. Ch 1, turn
Row 7: with MC, SC 3; with CC, SC 6; with MC, SC 2; with CC, SC 2; with MC, SC 3; with CC, SC 2; with MC, SC 2; with CC, SC 2; with MC, SC 3; with CC, SC 2; with MC, SC 3. Ch 1, turn
Row 8: with MC, SC 3; with CC, SC 2; with MC, SC 3; with CC, SC 2; with MC, SC 2; with CC, SC 2; with MC, SC 3; with CC, SC 2; with MC, SC 3; with CC, SC 6; with MC, SC 2. Ch 1, turn
Row 9: with MC, SC 2; with CC, SC 2; with MC, SC 7; with CC, SC 2; with MC, SC 3; with CC, SC 2; with MC, SC 2; with CC, SC 2; with MC, SC 3; with CC, SC 2; with MC, SC 3. Ch 1, turn
Row 10: with MC, SC 3; with CC, SC 7; with MC, SC 2; with CC, SC 2; with MC, SC 3; with CC, SC 2; with MC, SC 2; with CC, SC 7; with MC, SC 2. Ch 1, turn
Row 11: with MC, SC 3; with CC, SC 6; with MC, SC 2; with CC, SC 2; with MC, SC 3; with CC, SC 2; with MC, SC 3; with CC, SC 5; with MC, SC 4. Ch 1, turn
Rows 12-16: SC across. Ch 1, turn
Row 17: SC in FLO. Ch 1, turn
Row 18: SC across. Ch 1, turn
Rows 19-29: repeat rows 17 and 18

Edging:
SC evenly across two opposite edges. Fold, fabric and Crab Stitch edges closed. Break yarn, weave in ends.

Hope you try out this fantastic, easily addictive stitch technique for your next project. You might like to see Sunflower Buddy and Smirkey the Sun, other ‘sunny’ projects you can whip up in no time.

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