Virgin Voyages offers a ridiculously fun program called VHS Workout. A nod back to the 1980s, where sailors are encouraged to wear neon workout gear. Under the black lights, the neon glows and with that, Mikey set himself on a mission to make a couple of sets of gear. Daniel's is the same pattern but different colours. You will be looking for neon-based colours for this.
The goal is simple: to create easy-to-make items in one night, since time is limited, and it's a last-minute accessory to throw into the suitcase.
All three items are available in one download. This is the VHS Workout Crochet Gear pattern.
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There are supporting tutorials for each item.
Materials
4-Ply Worsted Yarn, 252 yds, 231 metres / 5 oz, 141 g
A - Neon Yellow - 2 Balls
B - Neon Pink - 1 Ball
Hook: 5.5 mm / E/9
Gauge: 12 sc and 13 rows = 4” [10 cm]
Size: Average Adult
Materials: - ¾” wide waistband elastic for the bangles
Abbreviations
- Beg = Begin(ning)
- Camel St = Camel Stitch. Use the back horizontal bar of the half-double crochet stitch below.
- Ch(s) = Chain(s)
- Dc = Double Crochet
- Dcbp = Double Crochet Back Post
- Dcfp = Double Crochet Front Post
- Hdc = Half Double Crochet
- Rem = Remain(ing)
- Rep = Repeat
- RS = Right Side
- Sc = Single Crochet
- Sl st = Slip Stitch
- St(s) = Stitch(es)
Workout Bangles
The download includes additional photos for more details.
Create the elastic bangles first.
Measure around your wrist, cut with a 1” overlap and sew the elastic closed. Ensure there is no pressure on your wrist, as this is preventing the crochet bangle from overstressing.
The bangles and headband are using Double Linked Herringbone Stitch in the rounds. They are continuous rounds with no slip-stitching to join each round, for a really pleasing effect.
With B, ch 18. Insert the beginning of the ch through the centre of the bangle elastic. Join with sl st to beg ch to form ring.
As you crochet the maining of the bangle, the bangle elastic will be trapped inside.
1st rnd: Ch 1. 1 hdc in the same st as join. Begin double link herringbone stitch using last hdc and next empty ch. Double link herringbone stitch around the remainder of the round by using the last herringbone st and the next empty ch. Do not join. Work in a continuous circle so there are no slip stitches. 18 sts.
2nd rnd to end: Double link herringbone bone stitch around and continue until the tube shape is as long as you need to sew the ends together. There will always be 18 sts in the rounds.
When long enough, sew the two ends together, and the elastic is hidden on the inside of the bangle.
Bangles Tutorial
Workout Headband
You will not need an elastic on the inside of this headband.
Using B, ch 17. Join with sl st to beg ch to form ring.
1st rnd: Ch 1. 1 hdc in the same st as join. Begin double link herringbone stitch using last hdc and next empty ch. Double link herringbone stitch around the remainder of the round by using the last herringbone st and the next empty ch. Do not join. Work in a continuous circle so there are no slip stitches. 17 sts.
2nd rnd to end: Double link herringbone bone stitch around and continue until the tube shape is as long as you need to sew the ends together. There will always be 17 sts in the rounds.
Mikey’s version is 21” long before sewing together. When long enough for you, sew the two ends together.
Headband Tutorial
Workout Leg Warmers
Options: If you need to chain the circumference, keep the chain count even and follow the shown steps. If you want the leggings longer, just make the sections longer before moving on.
With A, ch 34. Join with sl st to beg ch to form ring.
1st rnd: Ch 1. 1 hdc in each ch around. Do not join. Work in a continuous circle so there are no slip stitches. 34 hdc.
2nd to 6th rnds: *1 dcfp around next st, 1 dcbp around next st. Rep from * around. 34 sts.
7th rnd: 1 hdc in each st around. 34 hdc.
8th to 13th rnds: 1 camel stitch in each st around.
14th to 18th rnds: *1 dcfp around next st, 1 dcbp around next st. Rep from * around. 34 sts. Fasten off at the end of the 18th rnd.
Trim Edging - Both Openings
1st rnd: With RS facing, attach B to any stitch with standing sc. 1 sc in each st around. Join to beg standing sc. 34 sc.
2nd and 3rd rounds: Ch 1. 1 sc in each st around. Join with sl st to beg sc. Fasten off at the end of the 3rd rnd.
Leg Warmers Tutorial
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