Crochet Chiq

Because 7am is too early to do my hair just to walk my son to school!! This is a variation on  my   Chiq Slouchy Today I am editing a video for  Knot of Love  this awesome charity that donates over 3000 hats a MONTH to people who lose their hair for any medical reason.  I am so excited and honored to be able to help in any way with such an amazing charity! Please consider donating a hat if you can :) Also for people who are local to the LA /OC ( in California) area I will be hosting a FREE in person event to teach how to make beanies for those that will donate the 1st hat they make :) If you already know how to make one come and crochet, knit or loom with us for fun!! comment below if you are interested and or email me at crochetchiq@gmail.com  Coming up for Crochet Chiq?????  After Halloween passes get ready for winter, thanksgiving and Christmas patterns to flood my website!!! What are you most excited...

Soo I never would have come up with this slouchy hat had I not made this adorable cup cake beanie by the talented Twinkie Chan see her * paid * patterns on ravelry! I was intrigure because this hat is NOT made from the top down and that's all I will say about this pattern here is my brand new slouchy pattern!!! I will release variation later this week and month and I have been making this hat non stop here is the basic version I used the pictured yarn above but any 4 ply will do along with a J crochet hook chain any odd number from 21 to 27 ( 21 will be not so slouchy 27 will be very slouchy) you are working this hat side to side....  Row 1 hdc in 3rd chain from hook *skip 1, 2 hdc in the next* repeat until the end Row 2 sl over the first stitch chain 2, hdc, *skip 1, 2dc) repeat until the end... in the last stitch do 2 hdc so it slants and increases, ***every row should have the same amount of stitches we skip 2 on one side and add two on the ne...

Hey all I was on facebook ( the timing stealing void) this morning and a group of people were trying to figure this out... Now it's not exact but here is my take this was a fun challenge to figure out! Start by chaining the length you want in any multiple of 5 that is odd ( 25,55, 105...you get the point) Row 1 ch1( step up) sc 5, chain 5, skip 5, sc5* repeat until the end of the row row 2 chain thebegin number 25, 55 , 105 , what ever number you stared with ,cut yarn  weave it in and out of the chain 5 spaces and sl in last stitch weave in ends row 3 and all odd rows follow row 1 row 4 and all odd rows follow row 2 below are some photos i took while I was figuring this stitch out :)  1 4 3 2

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If you can make a Granny Square then you have this pattern in your crochet hat!!!! Go modern or traditional with your color choices, either way you will have a quick and cute ornament for your self or a gift! Supplies yarn ( any 4 ply I used scraps of Bernat Mosaic) a size E crochet hook a square ornament I used the clear hollow ones for 1.69 at Michael's make a magic circle Make 5  * feel free to make any 2 round granny square you wish :) Round 1 chain 2, 2sc, ch2, *3sc,ch2* repeat 2 times you should have 4 sides ( sc's) and 4 corners ( ch2) join Round 2 sl to corner, ch2, sc,ch2,sc2 in corner space. chain 1 * 3sc,ch3,sc, ch1 * repeat in each corner space. sl to beginning ch 2 and weave in your end I used the sc join on the right side of the squares or you could sew them together After crocheting /sewing them together in the top part work 4 hdc in each space ( ch1 spot or corner) Last round, work 3 sc in b...

Never put down your hook because your wrists or fingers are cold! These chiq gloves are fashionable and practical! Supplies I used Lion brand cashmere yarn ( it's a thin 4 ply yarn feel free to use any brand ) 1 ball made 2 gloves this size with enough left over to make a flower size J hook optional ribbon Round 1  make 23 foundation double crochet or Chain 25  (for a bigger or smaller size chain less or more) and dc in the 3rd chain from the hook work 1 dc in each chain **use a stitch marker if needed, this pattern is worked in the round** Round 2 and 3 *1 fpdc on the first dc, 1 bpds on the nxt * repeat until the end of the round * this is just like basket weave but we are going to create ridges , so on the 3 rd round your fpdc should match up and your bpdc should match up Round 4 add in the thumb holes!!! you can add them in anywear in the round ( if your joining at the beginning isn't that pretty do a few stitches so that wil...

My beautiful sister wearing a scarf I made her! Hello all I wanted to share my 2 newest AllFreeCrochet Videos with you! You might have already seen them :) written pattern here And another favorite Pattern here

Here is a video sneak for a post I will do in a week or 2 :) Tell me what you think!

So I a trolling around online and BAM I find this extremely CUTE hood! Perfect for this time of year and could even be a great part of a Halloween costume!! This is from the blog Stitch 11, and the designer has been crocheting for less than a year!!! When she told me that I was like WOW!!! 1 year in I was till only able to follow Mikey and Teresa on youtube not read or write a pattern LOL! Every week in addition to my Free Patterns I will post a free pattern or two I find of other indie designers :)  (Have a cute one you did or found? send me the link!!!) Free Pattern By Corina Gray here I haven't made this but I <3 the colors and wish I had a little girl to put it on!!! 

Hello everyone! I haven't done a hey this is what I am doing post in months sooooo here is what is on my hooks! Lets start with the chirstmas colors!!! How many people know this pattern ? I've seen it every where online, Elizabeth Ham made a very fun new way to do the granny! it's easy but still interesting enough to not  want to put it down... as soon as I get more yarn it's on LIKE donkey  kong!!   FREE Drop in the Pond Blanket pattern  There are also great easy to follow videos for this too!! I also have a few scarfs, shorts, a stocking and a HOT Pink and Black prayer shawl in the works.... Can you tell what the circle is? would you belive if I told you it's going to be either a jacket or vest?? I started with a pattern from drops design ( google them they have great free patterns BUT they make you jump around to read them and make sure you pick one in the right English hahaha , I write patterns in American, but British English looks simi...

Hey All !!! I have been making A lot or Queen Anne's Lace and after starting a scarf with Paton's Lace Sequins I looked down and thought hmmm I could  a Jane Austin character wearing this in their hair.... I already have instructions for  Queen Anne's Lace Pattern I used paton's lace sequin and a size G crochet hook I did about 22 inches.. You could do more if you have long hair!