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...

Time to get your Lace on and head to the beach with these amazing crochet fashions!! DOWN LOAD SUMMER CROCHET PATTERNS ebook HERE for FREE My oh so controversial  CHIQ SHELL SHORTS made the book. This new, free eBook from AllFreeCrochet includes 55 pages of trend setting beach wear. The collection is divided into convenient sections for diy beach cover ups, crochet barefoot sandal patterns, diy beach bags and other summer crochet ideas . Included in this fabulous collection is a Sunkissed Lace Cover Up (pg. 14), a Straw Sun Hat (pg. 24), Toddler Barefoot Sandals (pg. 30),  a Straw Beach Bag (pg. 43) and more. According to  The Daily , of Ball State University, lace and crochet summer fashions are going to be hot this year. "With crochet you can bare some skin, without putting it all out there." A large crochet shirt can make you feel covered, while still giving you that lightweight feel. And according to the Craft Yarn Council, 76% of crocheters find...

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!!! 

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!

Many of you asked for it and now it's here!! If you are having fun with this please leave me a comment and have fun trying to guess what we are making!!! Supplies I used Vanna's choice ( or any 4 ply) in Terra Cotta ( or any color) Sive G hook! Motif 1 ( notice how it isn't a round OR a row hence why I would answer questions by some of you about what it is!!!!!) Ch 6,join, ch6,sc ( in loop made by first ch6) repeat 4 times for a total of 5 ch5 sc *Don't JOIN last sc... What do you think we are making? what yarn are you using comment below!!

I was doing a demo at work and the District manager was walking around and I was so nervous because I wanted to impress him, I had some of this cotton yarn left from a hat I made and I just started crocheting fast and this CUTE SIMPLE butterfly is what I came up with. This would be cute in ANY yarn :) Yarn I used : Bernat Handicrafter ( breast cancer awareness color) Size G crochet hook Feel free to change the yarn and size. Row 1 chain 4 dc in last ch from the hook, ch1, 2 dc ( all in the same chain) Chain 3 turn ( 1 shell) Row 2 dc in the top of the last dc,ch1, 2dc, skip until the top of the chain 4 , 2dc,ch1,2dc, chain 3 turn,( 2 shells) Row 3 dc,ch1,2dc( in the top of the last dc from prev. row) skip to last stitch of that shell , 2dc, ch1,2dc, skip to the top of the ch3 at the end and 2dc, ch1, 2dc ch3 turn ( 3 shells) Row 4 dc,ch,2dc ( in the top of the last dc from prev. row)  skip to last stitch of that shell ,2dc,ch1,2dc, skip to the end of the next sh...

Here is my version (I changed it to make it more user friendly) of this pattern by Christine Fabiani  Chris Knotted cap  If youlike this pattern PLEASE make another and donate it to KNOTS OF LOVE you can find out more information and free hat patterns at the link above!! This pattern was written about here Hello everyone!!! After meeting with the author of the original pattern I have decided to take mine down because I love hers sooo much!! Here are some helpful tips when following the original pattern....  When doing a non increase always sc to the left of the post for increases-- sc to the left and the right make sure you use a tape measure to know when to just sc ch1 for the sides Don't give up it works up very fast and people will love your hat!!! PDF of FREE PATTERN click here

I am on crocodile overload because Mikey @  The Crochet Crowd  with  AllFreeCrochet  are doing a huge giveaway!! (Details can be found on the crochet crowd website click on the link above) So I give you the simple easy and fun Crocodile Cuff I used a size F hook and  a teal size 3 and a sparkle white crochet fashion thread size 10 chain 16 for an xtra small wrist ( you should be able to slip it on and off) or 23 Row 1 - chain 4 and 2 dc in the 5th chain from the hook, *skip 1 space and chain 1, skip one space and 2 dc in next space* Repeat until the end. sl to first stitch * you make the crocodile stitches  around all the 2 dc's and IGNORE the single dcs. Row 2 - ch1, *5 dc around the first dc, dc around the next dc , skip the 1 dc* repeat This is where you put 2 dc ** You want your second row of scales to be inbetween the first row*** This is where you want to put 1 dc Row 3 - with alt color attach and ch 3 on any single dcm ...

everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!! Merry August hehehehe Have you started making your gifts and decorations yet? If no why not??????? I know I have to start in july or I won't finish!! I can't take credit alone for this idea, my wonderful coworker ( CERTIFIED Knitting instructor)  Diane  thought why don't we make a yarn bombed type Christmas tree and this is what we did. Have I mentioned lately I love love love my job!!! skill level.. easy can ever be done with out crocheting First lets talk about the supplies you need I used bernat boucle ( i can only loom with this we both dislike this yarn for knitting and crocheting!)  A cone, Michaell's and other craft stores have these in many mediums, I like using styrofoam  because when wrapping the yarn there is no need to use glue!!!!!! I used these pins to start but I recommend using longer ones ( or T pins) , hahaha it was a pain to get these in.  eyelash yarn to use as garland!!!!!!...

As I was coming up with this pattern I thought of my favorite Spinning princess who pricked her finger on spinning wheel and fell into a deep slumber. So it seemed only fitting to call this Aurora's Shawl. This Shawl is designed to be quick and GREAT for those who haven't tried lace yet!! I used Paton's lace and a size K hook.. Now if you are an expereinced crocheter you may be thinking I am out of my mind... I wasn't sure at first if it would work but I love the way it came out and I think it's great!!! Supplies, Crochet hook size K ( plastic ones are awesome because they are lighter than the metal ones!) ! ball or Paton's lace, or simulair yarn for the shawlette or 2 balls to continue with the pattern to make a full triangle shawl. I like my shawls to wrap around my body and I am what you would say is CURVY so feel free to reduce the size if you have a small frame this pattern is easy to reduce or enlarge because it is a multiple of 5 plus 3. *** Exa...

Meet Melody, the friendly Piano playing monster. She sings and plays soft lullaby's to help children sleep instead of hiding under their beds! Pretty impressive since she had no fingers or arms and she always has a smile, even when 2 year old's scream they don't want to go to bed! Before I share the pattern I would like to share the inspiration behind the bold texture and colors!  Kathleen is a lovely and creative person I have had the pleasure to get to know on ........ FACEBOOK ( I am on here way to much... I could get some much more crochet done if i lost my computer for a week! How about you do you lose crochet time to facebook) She is the creator of Aunty K 's Guyz and they are sooo much fun!! Here is an article about her on favcrafts blog ( don't you LOVE them?)  FaveCraftBlog Can you say wow? which is your favorite? Kathleen inspired me to create quite a few things but lets start with the pattern for Melody I worked in the round and did not ...

How yummy is this??? I must give the credit of this pattern to the yarn it just spoke to me! Hello my lovely readers!! I want to start by telling you how much I LOVE your support and kindness! I am blown away by how many people from how many countries read Crochet Chiq!!! Supplies: 1 ball Loops and Thread's Woodlands yarn or any 2 ply ( fine) weight yarn! Tip 2 strands of Paton's lace looks great too!! ( Want a bigger one? feel free to use any weight and hook you want ) Size G crochet hook Yes that is my arm!!!! I love the size of this! This is an advances beginner project, meaning most will find this easy but don't choose until your stitches are consistent. Most crocheters can do this in an evening ( however if it takes you longer DON'T worry we have all be there!! When I was learning I remember I had to always pausing how to videos so I could catch up and what took others a few hours took days and sometimes weeks because of frogging!!!  ( frogging is the ...

Hello everyone!!! My friend Jenni Is working on her first crochet pattern which a cute sat hat that starts with a flower in the middle! I made a variation of the flower she used and I will be sticking it all over my county fair project. The pink Is mine and the White is hers! There are very many versions of flowers available online!! Supplies  Yarn any kind Hook  Whatever size the yarn calls for I used a super soft wool in Cotton Candy from  Eco Yarn  ( an AMAZING etsy shop that recycles yarn from thrift store sweaters!)  and a size G crochet hook! Start with a Magic circle and chain 2 ( count as your step un and not a DC) Work 12 DC in to the Magic Circle, join, We chain4 at the beg. because the 1 chain counts as your sc chain 4 skip on stitch, sc in the next, *chain 3 skip one stitch * repeat   * YOu should have 6 chain spaces. This is what half of a petal looks like. You will need to make the stitches fit. ...