Crochet Chiq

Hello all I was at a craft store and saw some cell phone "bling" and though hmmmm what would happen if I added that to the end of my hook? All you need are the sticky sheets of bling meant for cell phones of the self adhisive ones for crafting. I like the cell phone nes beacuse they are in strips and you can cute what you need and be done in a few minutes. This is what I came up with!! Trick Make sure you don't put the bling too low... Let your hook sit for a few hours so it sets and no fibers stick to the end!

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 ...

flower, posies or a star? I couldn't decide what it looked like more, all I know is It makes me think of spring and makes me smile! If you are unfamiliar with the puff stitch please read my how to guide here step by step picture guide on starting the puff stitch in the round I used Loops and Thread Necessities  in Butter and teal/ turquoise and a size J hook. RedHeart soft or any other 4 ply worsted weight yarn can be used Start with a magic circle using Butter Rd 1 Make 1 puff, 1 chain repeat so you have 8 and 8, sl into top of first puff Rd 2 in each space make 1 puff, chain 2, 1 puff for a total of 16 puffs, sl into top of first puff It shouldn't look pointy at all yet but like a circle Rd 3 Make *1puff, chain2, 1 puff, in next stitch make one puff* repeat until the end for a total of 24 puffs.   It will not look like a circle and may lay funny until the last round now Here is a close up ...

Supplies: 4 ply yarn ~ I recommend redheart soft, redheart botique ( changes or botique) Redheart shimmer, Loops and Thread Impeccable, and  Vanna's Choice and Glamour ( hold 2 together as one) Size H Hook Skill Level EASY!! For a skinny basic headband chain 6 for a thicker one ( ch 10) Dc in 3rd chain from the hook. Dc a total of 4 times, first chain two from here on out count as a step up not a stitch and creates a slightly wavy headband. ( dc8time) 2nd row and every row until the end  chain 2 turn DC a total of 4 times ( Dc 8 times) Continue until when stretched the headband is the right size. If you dont stretch it, it will be to big and won't stay in place. There are a few ways to connect it. If you have a yarn needle  just sew the ends together and weave in the ends. You can use your hook and fold the ends together and SC through each hole. You can sew a button on one side. There is no need for a button hole because ...

Supplies: yarn scraps and any hook I used : Bernet Mosaic and a size "H" hook this is redheart botique changes Skill level Advanced Beginner Magic circle Round 1-12 hdc into the circle and join Round 2- 2hcd, then 1hdc repeat all around Round 3 A- chain 9and slip stitch in the back loop  repeat all the way around Round 3 B- chain 6 and slip stitch in the front loop repeat all the way around slip stitch and hide yarn ends! Try it with D.C and get a larger flower! attach a pin and it's a lovely brooch! Have fun with this, use different yarns for each layer for a bright and and multi colored flower! What will you do? Comment below! Also check out Crochetchiq on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Crochet-Chiq youtube at http://www.youtube.com/user/CrochetChiq?feature=mhee and allfreecrochet at http://www.allfreecrochet.com/Crochet-Designer/Mary-Vaughn-Crochet-Designer