Recorder Cover Case
by Jay Greengrass, Rainbow Knits
This cute crocheted recorder cover or case is So simple to make and use. Its bobbles help protect the recorder inside from most bangs and drops. You can work it in any colour or yarn - perhaps your child's school colours? See p3 for more tempting combinations! The case is crocheted back and forth in rows as 6 stripes, then the seams sewn using whatever sewing stitch you like. Either crochet some chains at the corners or sew on some ribbons, and you're done. Easy! Crochet techniques that you need to know: (UK terms): ch, dc, tr (equivalent US terms): ch, sc, dc The pattern is written in UK crocheting terms. It was entirely inspired by Tamara Kelly's brilliantly beautiful Blackberry Salad blanket. Although her pattern is in US crochet terms, do check it out for more detailed info.
Abbreviations List
| Abbrev | Explanation |
| ch | chain |
| dc | double crochet |
| SC | single crochet |
| tr | treble |
| bob | make a bobble: - crochet 5 tr into next ch without casting off the final loop of each tr (leave them on the hook while you do the next tr); - yarn over hook and pull through all 6 loops Another way to describe this is to tr 5 together.Confused? See http://www.redheart.co.uk/learn/artic |
| st(s) | les/learn-crochet-bobbles stitch(es) |
| rep | repeat |
| Equipment: | Materials: |
| Acrochethookthat matchestheweightof yarn you're using. I useda4mmhook(UK | Approx105m /115yds(about 1x50gballs) totalof DKyarn.Ifyou're using different colours, the best results are obtained when you use the sameyarnrangethroughout. |
| 8 US G or 6) | |
| Needleforsewingand from darningendsaway | illustrations,in5colourwaysover6stripes:510AppleGreen,630lmperialJade, 650BrightJade,705Turquoiseand710DeepTurquoise(twice),availabletobuy www.biggandesign.com |
Adaptations
If you want to lengthen the recorder case, you can elongate it in multiples of 4 chains or use a bigger crochet hook; if you want to shorten it, decrease the number of chains in multiples of 4 or use a smaller crochet hook; if you want it wider or narrower, then change the number of rows that you Crochet. This pattern fits my daughter's descant recorder snugly, using DK weight yarn. If you choose to use a different weight of yarn then I recommend that you crochet a few test stripes to check the length and calculate how many chains you'll need: measure how long you wish the recorder case to be in inches (A) on your test stripes, count how many chains you used to the inch (B) A x B plus 3 = number of foundations chains you'll need.
| Row | Directions | |
| foundation ch | Ch 83 | |
| 1 | Miss first 3 ch (counts as 1st tr). Tr into each ch to the end. At the end of the row, Ch1 and turn (81 tr) | |
| Repeat these r rows | 2 | Ignore the turning ch. Dc into next 4 sts; *bob in next st, dc 3; rep from * to last ch, dc in the turning ch of the previous row (so: you'll have 4 dc at the beginning and end of the row, and 19 bobbles) |
| 3 | Using the next colour, ch3 and turn (counts as 1*t tr). Ignoring that ch of 3 you just worked AND first st, work 1 tr in each st to the end. Miss turning ch of previous row. Ch1 and turn. (82 tr) | |
| 4 | last 3 sts. Bob in next st, dc into last 2 sts (including top of turning ch of 3) (so: you'll have 2 dc at the start and finish of the row and 21 bobbles). Ch1 and turn. | |
| 5 | As Row 3 | |
| 9 | Goback to Row 2 and repeat 2- 5 till you have 6 stripes. | |
| Finish | Either: Finish with 34 chs. Pull yarn through the final ch and fasten off. Attach yarn to opposite corner and make 34 chs.Yarn through and fasten off. Tidy away yarn ends. Or: Pull yarn through final tr and fasten off. Tidy away yarn ends. Sew approx 8" narrow ribbon to each of the top 2 corners. | |
| Row | Directions |
| Fold your work in half, long edge to long edge, right sides facing. Sew a seam from bottom (non chain/ribbon end!) to about 6" from the edge. Twist resulting tube by about an inch so that the seam lies up the middle. Sewthebottom2"edge. tie.Admireyourbeautiful work!Well doneyou! |
Feel free to use items made from this pattern as you see fit. If you love the pattern, don't send a copy to your friends - send them a link to my website page instead! I'd be very grateful. No-one's perfect and I don't get much sleep (!), so if you spot any errata, please let me know at info@rainbowknits.co.uk. I would love, love, love to see your finished products! Why not post a pic and tell me what you think of the pattern over at my Facebook page, RainbowKnitsUK? Look at the beautiful recorder cover (below) that Debbie Reid of Facebook page Essence of Yarn crocheted to help me check the pattern! Such a delicious choice of colours! She used a 4.5mm hook and Stylecraft Special DK in saffron, lavender, sherbet, shrimp, spring green and fondant. Debbie is a Crochet Master and has a real eye for colour and shape, so please check out her Facebook page and do say hi fromme.
