New items added to the shop today, including a new base!  Tenacity is an 80/20 merino/silk blend with a generous 600 yds/150 gr!

I'm back from my first ever fiber event and have re-loaded the shop with some goodies!

Here's a peek of some of the items now available:

Check out the Invictus Yarns group on Ravelry for info on updates and specials. 
Members who share an FO pic linked to any of the Invictus Yarns bases by 31 Dec 2012 will earn a coupon for 20% off their next purchase!

Added a few more items to the shop today!  A new worsted base is also in the mix.  : D

A few more pics from a recent update at the shop!

I've started an on-line shop selling my hand-dyed yarn!

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A peek at of some of the yarn I've dyed:

Seaside Cowl

Yarn Used: Malabrigo Chunky, 1 skein, colorway Brisa
Hook size: K
Gauge: 2 shells in pattern = 4 1/2 inches
Finished size as written:7.5" tall, 20.5" around

Stitches (US tems):
fsc= chainless sc foundation*
ch= chain
sl= slip stitch
sc= single crochet
dc= double crochet
sk= skip

* there are numerous tutorials on line for this technique, but you can substitute by loosely chaining and working one row of sc, if you prefer

~fsc 54 stitches
~Join w/sl to work in the round.
ch1, sc in same stitch
sc around, join w/sl to first sc

Body
Round 1
~ch1, sc in same stitch
*sk next 2 stitches. (2dc, ch1, 2 dc) in next stitch.
sk next 2 stitches. sc in next stitch.
Repeat pattern between * until you get to last sc. Join with a sl stitch to the first sc of round.

Round 2
~ch3. dc in same stitch.
*sk next 2 dc. sc in ch1 space. sk next 2 dc.
[2dc, ch1, 2dc) in next sc.*
Repeat pattern between *. sc in last ch1 space and work 2 dc in same stitch used for ch3 and dc at beginning of round. ch1 and join to top ch of ch3 w/ sl stitch to complete shell.

Round 3
~*(2dc, ch1, 2dc) in next sc.
sc in next ch1 space*
Repeat between * in pattern around.

Round 4
~Repeat round 2

Repeat Rounds 3 and 4 until piece measures approx 6.5" from beginning. (or approx 1 inch less than desired size, ending with Round 4)

Edge:
~ ch1, sc in same stitch.
*hdc in next dc
dc in next sc
hdc in next dc
sc in next dc*
sc in ch1 space
sc in next dc
Repeat between * to last stitch. sc in final stitch and join w/ sl to first sc.

Finish off.

Weave in ends and block as desired.

Grocery Getter

Grocery Getter


This is a quick and fun project. It has a lot of stretch to it, but can easily be modified if you'd like a larger bag.
Finished dimensions as written, and with bag laying flat are:
width: 15"
height: 15" (not including strap)
The bottom is worked flat, so bag has room to expand and stand when filled.
There is an optional cinch belt used. This can easily be left off, but comes in handy to hold
bag closed when being transported.

Supplies:
Malabrigo Organic Cotton: 2 skeins
Crochet Hook size I
Tapestry needle
2 stitch markers

ch: chain
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
sl: slip stitch

Bottom:
Chain 26 loosely.
Work 2 sc in first ch
sc in next 23 stitches
2sc in next ch

(Do not turn, but work into the back of the chains already stitched)
2sc in first ch
sc in next 23 stitches
2 sc in next ch

Begin working in the round
*Join w/ slip stitch to first sc. ch 1. sc in same stitch
2 sc in next stitch.
sc to last two stitches on side. 2 sc in each of these stitches..
2 sc in first 2 stitches on opposite side.
sc to last 2 stitches. 2 sc in last 2 stitches.*

repeat 1 more time.

*Join w/sl to first sc. ch. 1.
sc in each straight side, alternating 2sc, sc, 2sc around corners*

Repeat 2 more times.

Body:

(Join w/sl to first sc. ch1. sc around) 5 times

Join w/sl to first sc. ch1. sc around, working 3 sctogs evenly spaced around each corner.
(Join w/sl to first sc. ch1. sc around) 3 times
(Join w/sl to first sc. ch 2 hdc around) 3 times

*Join w/sl to first stitch. ch1. sc around
Join w/sl to first sc. ch3. dc around*
Repeat these 2 rows 10 times, or to desired size.

(Join w/sl to first stitch. ch1. sc around) 3 times.

Straps:

Join w/sl to first sc. ch1
(RS) sc in next 5 stitches. turn.
*ch1. sc next 5 stitches. turn*
Repeat until strap reaches 14 inches (or desired length), ending on a RS row.

Lay bag flat, and mark stitch on top row of bag that will place the inside of the strap equidistant to the beginning of strap.
With right sides of strap and bag together, sc strap end to bag, working into marked stitch on bag, being careful not to twist strap.

Mark opposite side of bag for placement of strap, making sure that they line up correctly.

sc to marker for begining of strap.
(RS) sc in next 5 stitches. turn.
*ch1. sc next 5 stitches. turn*
Repeat until strap reaches 14 inches (or deisred length), ending on a RS row.

With right sides of strap and bag together, sc strap end to bag, working into marked stitch on bag, being careful not to twist strap.

sc to beginning of row. Join w/ sl to first sc. Finish off and weave in ends.

Cinch Belt:

Ch 150.
slip stich in each ch across.
Finish off and weave in ends.

Weave cinch belt through top dc row on bag, working over and under at 2 stitch intervals.
Tie a knot in each end of cinch belt.

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