Shock Factor Epaulettes + Eco-Fur Pom-Pom

1. Please note; This pattern is available for free below. However, I feel its imperative to help honor the memory of George Floyd, and support those protesting his murder. Black lives matter. And it is the job of every American to let their voice be heard. If you enjoy this pattern, and would like to show support please consider donating to the Minnesota Freedom Fund HERE in lieu of a pattern purchase, or purchase this pattern as a PDF on my Ravelry store HERE for $2.50 or $5. 100% of sales from this pattern on Ravelry will go to the Minnesota Freedom Fund as well. While I have you, be sure to register to vote HERE so we can vote out those who allow this brutality to continue.

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 If you missed my blog over on the Clover Needlecraft website yesterday, be sure to check it out! I will be referring back to it once we begin the process of actually creating the "Eco-Fur" In this post, I will be going over the base fabric pattern. What is Eco-Fur? It's a new technique I've been developing to create an authentic fur fabric that has less of an environmental or ethical impact than acrylic faux fur or authentic traditional fur. This process can be  utilized on Knit, Crochet, Woven, or Felted fabrics! The possibilities and applications of this process is endless. Now let's get into the project. 

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FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
4’’ Long by 2.5’’ Wide

MATERIALS AND TOOLS
Sample uses Valley Yarns Northhampton Worsted (100% Non-superwash Wool; 100g = 247 yards): in color 07 Black
Crochet hook: 4.00mm (size G-6) or size to obtain gauge
Scissors
Mohair or Teeswater Locks. 
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GAUGE:
20 sts x 16 rows = Finished Measurements

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Epaulette Base Pattern
Chain 20
Rows 1-16: Ch 1, sc in next 20 sts, turn. - (20 sts)
Fasten off, Weave in ends.

Pom-Pom Base  Pattern
Ch 3, sl st to 1st ch to form ring, ch 1, turn.
Round 1: Hdc 6 into ring, sl st to first st to join. -(6 hdc)
Round 2: Ch 1, [hdc 2 into next st] six times, sl st to first st from beginning to join. -(12 hdc)
Round 3: Ch 1, [hdc 1, hdc 2 into next st] six times, sl st to first st from beginning to join. -(18 hdc)
Round 4: Ch 1, [hdc 2, hdc 2 into next st] six times, sl st to first st from beginning to join. -(24 hdc) 
Round 5: Ch 1, [hdc 3, hdc 2 into next st] six times, sl st to first st from beginning to join. -(30 hdc)
Round 6: Ch 1, [hdc 4, hdc 2 into next st] six times, sl st to first st from beginning to join. -(36 hdc) 
Round 7: Ch 1, [hdc 5, hdc 2 into next st] six times, sl st to first st from beginning to join. -(42 hdc)

Fasten off leaving 6” tail.

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Adding Eco-Fur
To finish off your projects, secure mohair or teeswater locks to your liking onto base fabric following the steps laid out in my Eco-Fur tutorial HERE on the Clover blog. Finish by securing pieces to desired projects. Once you add fur to one project, youll be stockpiling locks of mohair and teeswater for all your stunning avant guarde pieces! Be sure to tag me in any projects on Instagram @portquoelio using #QUOE and #breakthestatus.
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Catch me next week on the Clover blog with a whole new tutorial using hemp rope and cotton yarn for a perfect summer time project! Until next time, Break the Status. 

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