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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...

Chain flower

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

How to Add a cute Crochet lace edging on a shirt

Supplies: any type of shirt, I used a cami and a ripped tank from target ( on sale for $5.00 each) A steel crochet hook I used 2.75 , but size 0 works too. and Crochet thread any size.  I also used Bernet Mosaic ( pink cami top) and it turned out great Skill level  I would suguest that you be able to have a even tension. There isn't an important gauge for this project but your stitches should be even. If you aren't sure try this on the edge of a thin dish drying towel or an old rage  :) A few notes I like to start in the middle of the back of the shirt so you can try a few stitches and if you make a mistake it wont be noticed.  Also don't try this out on you favorite shirt!! HAHA Are you ready to start??? I am soooo excited!! Okay we are ready to start!! We start right before the hem of the shirt ( GOING THROUGH TWO PIECES OF FABRIC IS TOO HARD) and the hem line will make it easy to be straight. Now how we start is we force the crochet hook...