Crochet Chiq

This flower was in the wedding section for only 4.99 How Stunning is this???? Even if you are not getting married this yarn is available in many colors make one or 10!!! The best part this is basically a chain! WHAT??? Yes I chained RIBBON yarn and made this stunning necklace in about 30 minutes!! I teach this class as a "lets see if I want to try crochet but I want something cute right now kind of class at Micheal's arts and crafts" Supplies : any ribbon yarn . There are MANY brands out there , the following is a loops and thread one, but any ribbon yarn will do Flower or pendent notion, and a crochet hook any size between D to I Spaces are the huge rectangle gaps at the top Instead of making a slip knot, just insert your hook into a ladder ( for strength of your work skip the first ladder space, like I did.) Now go to the next space ( or skip 1 to 2 ) and you will pull it through the first one like you are doing a ch...

There is no right way to do this... I just laid out the squares and sewed them together one by one. I used red yarn and a darning ( yarn) needle to sew them. ALWAYS sew with the right sides facing each other. When you are done your bag should look like this... the blue will be folded and sewn together after the bag is lined. This part is my least favorite part and can seem to take longer than it should but hang in there and keep with it. Be sure to knot and weave in all you ends. When you are done with the bag be sure to trim any left over ends. HERE is a YOUTUBE link to some great AFC videos on how to join grannys Check back on here Thursday night for the easy lining instructions! this is what the wrong side looks like

Now this step may take you a while and that's okay! Remember you don't have to submit a photo via email to crochetchiq@gmail.com until July 5th to be entered in the contest!!   Please note this contest was for the year 2013  here is the winner!  I hope you all still enjoy the pattern! Don't make the blue and white square yet because it is a different pattern! Also note all granny squares are 4 rounds. For this step you need , your J hook ( or hook you prefer) and 1 ball of red 4 play yarn, and 1 ball of White 4 ply yarn You will need to make 9  Red 4 round double crochet solid granny squares 6 White 4 round double crochet solid granny squares If you know how to make them, go ahead and check post 2 on 6-12 If you don't know how don't worry they are quite easy!! click here for my written and photo tutorial on solid grannys Basic 4 round granny make a magic circle or chain 4 and join Round 1 - ch3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3dc, ch2 ,3dc, ch2, 3dc, ch2 join s...