A Sneak Peak at the Boyfriend beanie ( will be released this week)I made a shawl and other projects I have made recently

Merry Christmas everyone!!! I made this Stole pattern (which can be worn like this or off the shoulders) to wear to the Woman's Christmas party at my church.

This is full of textured yarn and a 4 ply and everytime I wear it I get soo many lovely comments about it!

My friend and I thought it would be fun to use the Christmas trees at Downtown Disney as a fun backdrop!

So we love to crochet and we love the men in our lives.. However most men are not exactly jumping up and down asking us to knit ( why is it that with some no matter how many times you tell them you crochet they still say KNIT) them a sweater... Remember the days of fearing Grandma's handmade crochet... Well here is a pattern I designed with even the manlyist man alive, This hat is far from cute, it is textured, thick ( gotta love practical) and looks good with out it looking too good.

I used Vickie Howell yarn Sheepish and a size I ( J for a larger head) crochet hook
I barley had enough with 1 ball to finish this hat so I recomend getting 2 balls and know you will have plenty left over for another project. You can also use any 4ply yarn

here is another view of it.. I love how of setting the posts creates a richer look then regular basket weave! This is the same hat as the one above look how different lighting can make a hat look/....

What is everyone else working on? I would love to do a post sharing your projects and wips! email me crochetchiq@gmail.com or comment below!

here are some other recent projects of mine

Shawl I made for a gift exchange! I was happy it went to good home :)

And here is another scarf pattern I am working up! I am on a texture kick lately if you can't tell! I took a walk around Macys and I see this type of stuff in the store selling for top dollar!

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Cross Bangle

I wanted to crochet a sideways cross bracelet for some time now but it wasn't until I received this lovely STARDUST( by Red Heart yarn ) that I actually sat down to make it! This project will fly by you will want to make one for everyone at church :) Stardust - any color you like I used #1303 Brown * this requires very little yarn, so make a lot!* E crochet hook Skill - Advanced Beginner (* HINT this is basically a vertical row or a shell*) First stitch*** Ch3, hdc 3rd ch from hook, ch1, 2 hdc ( all in the same space) Every other one*** *turn, slip stitch until you and in the ch1 space, ch2,1hdc,ch1,2hdc* repeat until you have the length desired, * it should stretch slightly to slide on and off your wrist.. ** suggested lengths _ Woman's s/m ~18 shells l/xl ~20 shells Mans~ 23 shells child~ 11-15 ( 11 fits most five year olds) sew the 2 ends together and weave in your tail at least 4 inches worth so it will not come undone. ***Add the ...

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Thread Cross Bookmark

I used Aunt Lydia's Crochet thread and a size D hook. Make a magic circle Round 1 Ch3, 2dc, ch2, 3dc, ch2, 3dc, ch2, 3dc, ch2 and join. Sides and top of cross Ch3 2dc, ch2, dc3 in any ch2 sp. Turn and *sl to ch2, ch3,2dc, ch2,3dc. *Turn and repeat * repeat everything in this step 3 more times. Cut thread and weave in ends at the ends of the sides. Bottom of the cross When you get to the last side repeat the * section 2 more times for a total of 4 shells for the bottom and 2 shells for the sides not including the center. On the top of the cross attach yarn and chain 26, skip the first 5 and sl to the first chain. Then I added a tassel. If thread isn't your thing check out this great bookmark Stitch 11 made from my Cross Bangle pattern! Check out the Stitch 11 post here

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Chiq Shell Shorts

Say the name 10 times fast hahahaha! I wrote this pattern at the request of AFC Check them out to see all the other amazing patterns and videos they have!!! Hello everyone, Have you noticed how many celebs are donning crochet items? I've noticed a lot of crochet shorts out there, why buy them when you can make them with this free pattern? The other upside to making them is you can make them the length, color and size you want!! I will write out directions for a small adjust them as you go for your size. For example to start do FDQC until you are from one hip to the other and then add a few extra stitches for the seam. To start this pattern is worked int twp pieces the front and back. They will look like undies until we get to the legs Use crochet hook size J Use any 4 ply yarn 1-Start by doing Foundation quadruple crochet 50 2-sc in each stitch for a total of 50 3- make shells (2hdc,ch1,2hdc) across...

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