Dragonscale Wristlet
Pretend you're a Targaryen with this gorgeous wristlet! Perfect for carrying bills and coins separately without having to hunt for either.
Skill Level:
Intermediate/Intermediaire/Intermedio
Materials:
● Yarn: King Cole Bamboo Cotton yarn in shade 536 (fuschia pink) or I Love This Cotton in Black Sparkle ?Hook: F (3.75mm) Supplies: 04 inch zipper 0 2-3 inches of Velcro Key ring with hook or similar to create strap oFabric glue 0 Merlin Nylon Invisible sewing thread or thread matching color of chosen yarn o Sewing needle o Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Abbreviations:
ch = chain(s) st(s) = stitch(es) sl st = slip stitch yo = yarn over sC = single crochet
Special Stitch:
Dragon Scale (or Crocodile) Stitch: 5 dc in first dc. Ch 1. 5 dc in second dc. SI st to next dc post. Begin next scale in post after that.
Notes:
1) Pattern is written in US terms. @ 2013 Elle in England 2) There are excellent videos of how to make the Dragon Scale or Crocodile stitch on YouTube. Here are some links to help you get started: Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=IbewLEjaxll Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=kC1AuZwQRo Part 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=qCBwJAkdtFk Copy and paste the links into your browser to view the videos.
Instructions:
Outside pieces (Make 2) Chain 34. (If you want to make a different size, make sure you chain in multiples of 3 plus one chain at the end.) Row 1: Dc in 3rd chain from hook. \*Ch 2, Skip 2 ch, 2 dc\* until the end of the chain. Row 1a: Ch 1. without turning work over, turn your work 90 degrees. 5 dc around first dc. Ch 1. 5 dc around second dc. This is your first scale. Sl st next set of 2 dc's. Create Scale pattern in the 3rd set of 2 dcs. Sl st next set of 2 dc's. Create Scale pattern in the 5th set of 2 dc's. Continue to the end of the row. Ch 2, turn. You should have 5 scales in total. Row 2: 2dc into center of the last Scale you crocheted. Ch 2. 2dc between the last 2 Scales you crocheted. Ch 2. You will be crocheting into the middle and between the scales from Row la. Continue to the end of the row. Row 2a: Ch 1. without turning work over, turn your work 90 degrees. 5 dc around first dc. Ch 1. 5 dc around second dc. This is your first scale. Sl st next set of 2 dc's. Create Scale pattern in the 3rd set of 2 dcs. Sl st next set of 2 dc's. Create Scale pattern in the 5th set of 2 dc's. Continue to the end of the row. Ch 2, turn. You should have 6 scales in total on this row. Rows 3 - 7a: Repeat Rows 1, 1a, 2, and 2a until you have a total of 7 rows of Scales. Instead of ch 2 at the end of Row 7a, ch I and turn. @ 2013 Elle in England Row 8: Dc across. Ch 1 and turn. Row 9 - 11: repeat Row 8. Fasten off and weave in ends. Interior Divider (Make 1): Chain 34. Row 1: Sc across. Ch 1 and turn. Row 2 - 23: Repeat Row 1. Length of divider should equal the length of the Scaled section of the outside. Finish off and weave in ends.
Finishing:
Place the divider between two dragon scale pieces. Using same color yarn, sl st around edges, placing the hook through all three layers to join them together Fasten off and weave in ends. Place the zipper into the opening of the wristlet top, lined up with the rows of sc. Using sewing thread, sew the fabric of the zipper to the sc sections on either side of the wristlet. Attach the hook/strap to the corner of the wristlet by feeding the key ring through the corner, as if you were putting on a new key. Take the piece of Velcro and cut it in half lengthwise. Decide which side of the interior you want to make the coin pocket and glue one half of the Velcro to the divider, and the other half to the interior side of the dragon scales, making sure they line up opposite of each other. Let glue dry completely before using. Enjoy!
