Lotus Chips is a set of six small jewelry patterns: four chip shapes, and 2 simple ways to wear them. The emphasis is on crocheting (and wearing!) a spectrum of yarn colors. I use this jewelry-like set like ‘paint chips’ for designing with my yarn stash.

Although it was designed for (and inspired by) DesigningVashti.com Lotus yarn, many other yarns and color combinations can be used. 

The idea for this set came about as a way to make the most of short colorful yarn pieces. I knew I wanted to be able to send out “snips” of every color of my new Lotus yarn. No online photos of yarn can capture what it’s like to hold it in your hands. Why not be able to make something with them that would be easy to use, organize neatly, and wear?

After using this pattern, you will know (if you didn’t already): 

• How to “slip” a loop for a smooth join that uses less yarn than a slip stitch does.
• How to crochet a lean picot that uses very little yarn to add definition to corners.
• How to identify the “bump” strand of each chain stitch. Please see issue #56 of Crochet Inspirations Newsletter for more.

Skill Level: Projects Range from Easy to Intermediate.

Finished Dimensions of Projects (Blocked)

• Necklace Chipchain: approx. 21” {53.34 cm} long.
• Bracelet Chipchain: 7.5” {19 cm} long; easy to customize fit. 
• Rainbow Plankton: 3.5” {8.9 cm} long X .4” {1 cm} wide
• Color Poptabs: 1” {2.54 cm} long X 1.2” {3.05 cm} wide
• Posy Buttons: 1” {2.54 cm} diameter
• Chimes: 1.5” {3.05 cm} long X .25” wide

UK and Australian equivalents for American measurements, yarn weights, and stitch terms are in brackets { }. This pattern set uses few abbreviations.