The Lilac Breeze Mesh Dress

Lilac Breeze

Materials
I used a unamed sport weight/baby weight yarn. (In fact inherited it without a sleeve, so I have no real clue what yarn it is...lol)
4.5mm hook


ch 81

Row 1. slst to begining chain. ch 6 and then sc x 2 in third ch from hook *ch 6 and sc x 2 in 3rd ch from hook* repeat from * to the end. sl st into center of ch 6 of next row

Row 2-5. *ch 6, sc x 2 in center of next ch 6 space* repeat from * around

row 6. ch 6, sc x 2 in the next 3 ch 6 spaces. ch 18 and skip next 4 ch 6 spaces. *ch 6, sc x 2 in next 8 ch 6 spaces* ch 18 and skip next 4 ch 6 spaces. compete remaining ch 6 spaces.

row 7. ch 6 sc x 2 in each ch 6 space. when you reach the arm holes ch 6, skip 3 ch and sc x 2.

Row 8- 25. ch 6 sc x 2 in next ch 6 space around

fasten off. weave in ends

Sleeves (Optional)

Attach to the bottom center of the arm hole. ch 6, sc x 2 in next chain space. *ch 6, sc in center of ch 6. Repeat from * around.

Complete as many rows as needed to gain the length you desire.

join and fasten off. Weave in ends.
Ella Moss Girls 2-6x Bloom Dress,Milkshake,3T

The fine art of the hat

So I'm sitting here crocheting another hat in the long line of crochet mens hats for my late grandfathers potlatch in the middle of november and I wonder....how many people have crocheted this exact style of hat. I wonder how many of the men will keep this hat and use it on those cold north coast of BC winters. I wonder if they will be used at all....

There is a fine art to the hat. Especially mens hats, since we all know that there are certain styles men will not wear. Simple is key to the men I am crocheting for...so here is my dilema. how am I to keep from getting bored? I have no idea really....perhaps changing from that bold black to the steel grey....or instead imagine I am crocheting a frock fit for a king, instead of a simple hat

Bikini Cover Dress

Bikini cover dress

I created this pattern  before creating the actual dress. So I don't have a picture, but I am almost done.... I used this stitch for the entire dress http://www.ehow.com/how_2284142_crochet-shells-lace-stitch.html

Materials
1 ball of baby weight yarn
4.5 hook
1 needle and thread
1 length of ribbon



1. I began by measuring my daughters bust. This will vary by child. But if you are unable to measure the childs bust, you can take a look at this site which gives generic sizes for different childrens sizes. http://www.craftyarncouncil.com/babysize.html

2. sew the two ends of the elastic together

3. tie on the yarn, and ch 1. sc over the entire elastic.

Row 1. hdc over even numbered sc on the elastic, making sure to make the end number divisable by 6. I ended up with 96 hdc in the end. You could even make a larger number if you wanted more of a flowy dress.

Row 2. Work hdc over every stitch around

Row 3. ch 1 * skip next 2 chs, work shell in next ch, skip next 2 chs, sc in next ch; repeat from * across join with a slst to ch 1

Row 4. Ch 5 (counts as first dc plus 2 ch), sc in center dc of next shell, ch 2, dc in next sc, * ch 2, sc in center dc of next shell, ch 2, dc in next sc; repeat from * across. join with a slst to the third chain.

Row 5. Ch 6 (counts as first dc plus 3 ch); sc in next sc, ch 3, dc in next dc, * ch 3, sc in next sc, ch 3, dc in next dc; repeat from * across. join with a slst to the third chain.

Row 6. Ch 1; sc in first dc * ch 2, dc in next sc, ch 2, sc in next dc; repeat from * across join with a slst

Row 7. Ch 1, sc in first sc, (work Shell in next dc, sc in next sc across).

Repeat row 4-7 until your dress reaches the length you desire, ending on a shell stitch row and fasten off.

You can add a ribbon to the elastic row to tie like a bikini to keep it up, or leave it like a tube top.

Lavender Love

Lavender Love

chain 52

Row 1 dc in 3rd chain from hook, dc in next 6 ch spaces, 3 dc in next ch space, dc in next 9 ch spaces, 3 dc in next chain space, dc in next 14 ch spaces, 3 dc in next ch space, dc in next 9 ch spaces, 3 dc in next ch space, dc in next 7 chain spaces.

Row 2-4 chain 3, dc in each dc, 3 dc in center of cluster of 3 dc.

Row 5 dc in each dc to corner. chain 12 dc in center of corner. dc to next corner. chain 12, skip all stitches to next corner. dc to end. (arm holes made)

Row 6, chain 3, dc in each stitch slip stitch to beginning.


Row 7: chain 4, skip one stitch, *dc, chain 1, skip stitch, dc* repeat from * to end slip stitch to beginning.


Row 8: dc in each dc and chain space to end


Continue row 7 and 8 until length desired. I did some increases around half way down the dress to give it more flair.

End with a row 8

Finishing. shell stitch around *sc, skip 2 stitches, 4 dc, sc in next stitch,* around. fasten off

attach at the bottom of the arm hole.

Row 1: *dc, chain 1, skip one stitch, dc* repeat from * around

Row 2: dc in each stitch around

Repeat row 1 and 2 three more times.

on the last 2 rows dc and then decrease

finishing as before
do the next sleeve in the same way

fasten off
attach to middle of back seam around the neck. sc in each stitch around. fasten off

weave ribbon through the bodice, tie in a ribbon on the back
weave ribbon through each sleeve and tie at the top.

your done!!!!

Just fishnettin' around

Just Fishnettin' around

Materials:
WW Yarn I skien.
5.5 hook

Chain 60 and join with a slip stitch to the 1st chain being careful not to twist chain.

Row 1: Chain one and single crochet in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch to the first sc.

Row 2: *Chain 5 skip 2 stitches single crochet in next stitch* repeat around do NOT join,. (First row of mesh completed)

Row 3-4: * Chain 5, single crochet in next chain 5 space of previous round* repeat around. Do NOT join

Row 5: *Chain 5, single crochet in next chain five space of previous round* repeat 3 more times chain 18, and skip next 4 chain 5 spaces. single crochet in next space. *Chain 5, single crochet in next chain 5 space of previous round* 8 times. chain 18, and skip next 4 chain 5 spaces. single crochet in next space. *chain 5, single crochet in next chain 5 space of previous round* to complete row.

Row 5-20 (or length desired) *chain 5, single crochet in next chain 5 space of previous round* repeat around. Do NOT join.



I stopped around row 20 because I simply wanted a top to put over a tank top for my daughter. You however if you wanted a dress could continue to length desired. You could also add a cute scalloped edge to the bottom and the arm. But I prefer simplicity.

Poncho fever

Kindle Wireless Reading Device (6" Display, Global Wireless, Latest Generation)

well lately I've been creating ponchos and matching hats. I don't know, perhaps because its warmer now and Caroline (my daughter) gets too warm with the crochet dresses. I decided to make some other crochet things.

The poneho  is my own creation, no pattern followed. I am taking orders for these items. You can choose any color, any theme, any accessory. The one to the right is a creation in the warmest brown, with the palest pink ruffle, and flowers, as well as the palest ribbon.

A few new things

Well I've been crocheting like a mad woman lately. I made my daughter a new pair of crochet sandals. I made a few necklaces from a blog called creative yarn. I'll post some pictures. I'm not sure if I will add a pattern for the sandals. I guess if I get enough response I will post a pattern.

I've also been making scratch mitts and a new hat for a new baby born in my family. My cousin Ted is the proud Daddy of a new baby boy.....I will post pictures of those eventually as well they are super cute.

WIPS

Well I can't sleep, as per usual. So here I sit wondering what I should do with my newest score (30 dollars worth of wool, that I bought at a second hand store for less then 7 dollars) I have pinks and teals and purples and yellows.....ahh a veritable rainbow....

My new baby girl needs some sandles since the nice weather is here. My sons need some sun hats. I would like something, maybe a hat...Oh actually I do have a christening dress, a summer dress, a pair of sandles, a hat, and a necklace to finish first :|

But who knows what will get done...stay tuned I will post pictures soon.

Mesh Wrist Warmers

I made this great hat called mesh skull cap from the website http://www.luv2crochet.com/. I decided I wanted to make it a set with wrist/arm warmers. So here is the pattern

Materials:
Bernat satin or any ww wool. I used one skien to make the mesh hat and wrist warmers.
hook size 5.50


Make two of these.

Chain 32.
Join to first chain with a slip stitch.

Row 1-6. Chain 4, skip one chain and DC in next chain. *skip ch, DC* repeat from * to the end. Join with a slip stitch to the third chain.


Row 7. chain 4. skip one stitch and DC in the next stitch. *skip st, DC in next st* until the last two stitches. after last DC chain 2, and join to 3rd ch


Row 8-12 chain 4, skip one st and DC in next stitch *skip ch, DC* repeat from * to the end. join with a slip stitch to the third chain.


Row 13. chain 4. skip one stitch and DC in next stitch *skip next st, DC* 10 times sl st each chain space, and DC to the end. join with a slst


Row 14. chain 4, skip one stitch and DC in next stitch. *skip next st, DC* to the end. of the mesh, now chain 7 and join to the 3rd chain of beginning


Row 15. ch 4, skip one stitch. DC in next st. *skip next st, DC* to the end, join to third ch of beginning


Row 16. ch 1, SC through each stitch and chain space to end. join with a slip stitch. fasten off

Attach to any DC or chain space on the wrist end of the gloves. chain 1, and sc through each chain 1 space and dc space. fasten off

Flower headband

Materials


1 skein novelty wool (I used a cotton and novelty eyelash yarn together)


1 Headband elastic ( I found this one at a dollar store. I bought four for a dollar)




Gauge is not important.




slipstitch into the elastic. Chain one.




sc into the elastic as many times as it takes to cover the entire elastic. fasten off




Flower




chain 5. slip stitch to first chain. *chain 5, sc into circle. repeat from * 4 times. fasten off
easy but very cute headband for your lil girl :)

Welcome to Chic Crochet

Hello and Welcome to my crochet blog.

I am a newbie to the crochet world. But I quickly found I didn't like to follow other peoples patterns. I alwa ys ended up editing or changing them in some way. Or winging it like my husband says.....I find inspiration from my children. I have made alot of things that I NEVER wrote patterns for, which will eventually end up as patterns here.

But for now I will begin with my latest creations. I hope you enjoy and book mark the blog for future use. Thanks and please feel free to click a link while your here...*wink wink*

Take care

Curly Sue Scarf

Curly Sue Scarf

Approximately one 200 g skien of any type of worsted wool
I used a 5.5m hook

Chain 143
Row 1. DC in 3rd chain from hook. 2 DC in (back loop of) next chain. *1 DC in next ch, 2 DC in next ch* (repeat from * to end)
Row 2-4. Ch 3 *DC in next st, 2 DC in next st* repeat from * to end.
Row 5. Ch 4, DC in same st. skip one st, *DC, chain 1, DC skip one stitch*(V stitch created) repeat from * to end

Simple, but elegant scarf