Crochet Chiq

This one drove me crazy until I made several! Anyone else hook in their car?  This pattern is for advance beginners and beyond For those that prefer an exact stitch count for every size this in not the pattern for you. I made this pattern last year but didn't put it up because i don't have the yarn budget and whew the time to make this in every size. If you search circle vest patterns on ravelry I am sure you can find paid patterns in any size you want. I have taught this as a class in a major craft store and many students loved the idea of learning to make something with this level of customization . Note I instead of just giving you what I did to make my size I am giving you all of my notes so you can make it in your size as well. If you are comfortable reading patterns then this should not be difficult for you however I would not suggest this pattern to be the first written pattern you should try. Every time I have make this I have used a different 4ply y...

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...