Crocheted Musternixe, enhanced with beads
First published February 3.
This pattern is provided free of charge. “Musternixe” © Kerstin Karla
I have to admit, this was not uncomplicated – I love to knit and crochet, and initially thought it would be easy, but it was not like that. It took me an awfully long time, and I frequently had to rip back because some things just didn’t work. I’ll write down the Little Knot Method for you and will be glad to see what your creativity makes out of it. Looking forward to seeing your pictures, which you can show on my Facebook page, Musternixe.
There are different types of shawls – this one is slightly asymmetrical.
In case you want to crochet it, read through all of the instructions first. I tried to write down the instructions as clearly as possible so that beginning crocheters can make this shawl, too.
For yarn substutions, the shawl may be worked from leftovers or sock yarn.
I have used a three-strand non-plied yarn (1000 meters [1094 yards]), but omitted the last color section. I estimate having used up 800 m [875 yards]. I used a crochet hook 3 mm [US between C and D, UK/Canadian 11].
The finished shawl is 190 cm [75 in] wide and about 80 cm [31.5 in] deep.
About the general shape:
The whole shawl is worked in half double crochet = hdc (US term) throughout. If using double crochets, then use only dc’s throughout, no other stitches of different height. This is important to avoid uneven increases and an unevenly wide shawl, which wouldn’t be possible to correct with blocking alone.
There is no chart.
Start by chaining 5.
Inserting hook into 4th chain from hook, hdc 2, turn work. I’ve made a small video for this, which can be found at the end of the blog post.
Row 2:
Every row starts with “chain 3”!
Increases are worked on one side (at one edge) only! Every row ends with “hdc 3 into the last stitch”, every row starts with “chain 3 (instead of the first hdc), hdc 2”. This creates the increase.
This is the general construction, now you can continue until the shawl has reached the desired size. The following stitch patterns always start at the straight (non-increase) edge of the shawl, which is easier.
Following is a description of the stitch patterns I have used, in the order in which they appear throughout the shawl.
From Stitch pattern #2 onward, at the beginning of the row, ALWAYS start at the straight (non-increase) edge of the shawl with “chain3 + hdc 3”, otherwise your shawl will have an untidy fluttery edge. At the end of the row you will have, including the increase, 7 hdc’s, work is turned and you start again with “chain 3, hdc 2, hdc 4”, and only after this, start the actual stitch pattern for that row!!
Stitch pattern #2: chain 1, skip 1 stitch, hdc 1 etc. Please pay attention to the EDGE !!! Here, too, a little explanatory video is included at the end of this post.
Stitch pattern #3: Worked in Front & Back Post hdc, with beads added.
Video Front & Back Post hdc Video Adding beads
Stitch pattern #4: Front & Back Post hdc, worked staggered, One row of FPhdc and BPhdc, next row vice versa.
Stitch pattern #5: One row of hdc’s, on the wrong side hdc, Chain 1, skip 1 stitch, hdc etc.
Stitch pattern #6: again hdc’s, and the occasional FPhdc and BPhdc, with added beads if desired.
Stitch pattern #7: alternating Front & Back Post hdc: alternate “FPhdc 2, BPhdc 2” for 2 rows, in the 3rd row staggering the pattern.
Stitch pattern #8: In this row, you need to pay special attention!!
Start the row with “hdc 4”. Skip 1 stitch, into the 2nd stitch, work hdc 3, now, skip 2 sts and then again hdc 3, skip 1 etc. Pay special attention to the wrong side row, so you don’t end up too close to the edge. For best results, first, on the wrong side, work another group of “hdc 3”, if you are now at the end of the row, don’t use the last “HOLE”. Otherwise, it would produce an increase.
This stitch pattern can lead to the shawl being rather floppy – to counter that, I have worked a row of “Chain 2, hdc 1” after it. This ends at the straight (non-increase) edge. If it doesn’t end there, you have to make it to.
Stitch pattern #9: Alternate “FPhdc 2, BPhdc 2”. This was the last row.
Blocking is mandatory for your “Musternixe”. I hung mine on a clothesline when still wet and weighed it down with clothespins.
I had fun enhancing this shawl with added beads, which is something I definitely want to do again. At the bottom point, I’ve sewn on a little silver pendant, which I like very much. I’ve tried to find a video on the internet but was unable to locate a useful one. The main idea is the same as in this link, though.
Video: The beginning is done
No fluttering edge, it’s ALWAYS hdc’s.
Bereich mit Anhängen
Häkeln Reliefstäbchen Anleitung – Vorne – Grundlagen für Anfänger | Häkeltipps
Vorschau für YouTube-Video „Musterstricken – Perlen einstricken“ ansehen
Musterstricken – Perlen einstricken
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