crochet, at last!

Yes, believe it or not, I sat down with hook and yarn (Wendy Mode DK, v nice) and made myself something. Ok, there's meant to be two (as I have two wrists), but one is an achievement so far! They're called Handy Wristlers, and they're all my own design! And I shall write the pattern out as best I can. It may not make sense. Remember I write in UK english.

Handy Wristlers:

Main Part: (red on my pic)

Using larger hook (for me, 6mm) chain 33 (or enough to fit your wrist!)

1. dc in each ch, ch 1, turn
2. dc in each ch, ch 1, turn
3. dc in each ch, ch 1, turn
4. dc in each ch, ch 1, turn
5. dc in each ch, ch 3, turn
6. tr in each dc, ch 4, turn
7. dtr in each tr, ch 3, turn
8. tr in each dtr, ch 1, turn
9. dc in each ch, ch 1, turn
10. dc in each ch, ch 1, turn
11. dc in each ch, ch 1, turn
12. dc in each ch, ch 1, turn
13. dc in each ch, ch 1, turn

End off, crochet/sew together at short sides.

Hand Edging: (black)

Using smaller hook (4mm for me), join second colour on at seam.

1. dc in each (colour 1) dc, join with slst, ch 1, turn
2. dc in each dc, join with slst, ch 1, turn
3. dc in each dc, join with slst, ch 3, turn
4. *dc ch dc in 3rd st, ch 2 (*repeat across), slst together, ch 2, turn
   
5. *dc ch dc in gap, ch2 (*repeat across), slst together

End off, weave in ends.

Arm End Edging: (black)

Using smaller hook (4mm again), join second colour on at seam.

1. dc in each (colour 1) ch across, join with slst, ch 1, turn
2. dc in each dc, join with slst, ch 1, turn
3. dc in each dc, join with slst, ch 1, turn
4. dc in each dc, join with slst, ch 1, turn
5. dc in each dc, join with slst, ch 1, turn

End off, weave in ends.

Now this is just a basic hand/wrist warmer pattern, but you can alter it as you see fit- lengthen it by repeating the pattern section (the rows of treble-d treble-treble), make it smaller, etc! The possibilities are endless... sort of.

Also, I learned to knit last night. I still think I prefer crochet, but anyway, here it is, just for a laugh, the little knitty bit I did:

And yes, that is a pair of chopsticks. Where would a hooker get knitting needles at 11pm?
Now I'm determined to buy a pair of needles and a "learn to knit for complete morons" book and teach myself.

Is it meant to feel all ribbly?

Also, I'm back on the needle felting today. Sheeps for all!