Crochet Chiq

This has 4 equal panels and 1 slight larger one ( if the front of the skirt panel is larger you wont have a funky seam) This will be the skirt part next will be a crochet middle and last an all black top..  I had this crazy idea crochet and sewing should go together in a dress! Lucky for me My good friend Gretchen makes her own clothes, they look cute and NOT handmade and she graciously said she would help me with the sewing portion. *happy dance* Since we are all different sizes I wont tell you the measurements just how we did it. We measured my waist ( don't freak! and don't do it tightly you want the clothes to fit and no one will know what size you made :)  and because I wanted a circle skirt we made the bottom longer... this was done by having the bottom 2 yards and the top only 1 inch bigger than my waist.  we made 4 equal panels and 1 slightly bigger one for the front. The top was made so the back was open for a zipper.. The z...

top left, My spring entry for the count fair , top center, Crochet cardigan and I crocheted the top of the dress, no pattern yet, top right fun hexagons using bernat mosaic, middle right, Butterfly pattern , bottom left  this pattern with paton's pirrottee , bottom middle,  Star Lace Scarf , bottom right, coming soon this week!!!  Here is a round up of patterns great for spring My Blog Easter egg with cute compartment!  Who doesn't love a EASY QUICK flower headband? Flirty Spring Scarf_ one of my most popular patterns This shell scarf with video is great all year long! Don't forget this sun hat!  Get Started for summer with these lacy shorts! great to sleep in or wear over your swim suit! Plus check out these great patterns Welcome spring by edging your Favorite cami with bright colors This shawl and vest pattern works great for the spring and summer because of the lacey weight! star lace scarf Flowers Oth...

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 ...

Hey everyone! I kow I haven't been post as much but I have been coming up with pattern to be featured all over and as they come out I will be linking them and Don't worry I have another pattern coming out on here tomorrow especially for EASTER!!! http://stitchandunwind.com/chiq-crochet-filigree-lace-scarf/ Click the link above for the free pattern and look around the blog it is great and has lots of great tips, advice, patterns, reviews and GIVEAWAYS!!!

If you read my post yesterday you know that Favcrafts blog is featuring one of my patterns!! The link is now live so go right now and comment so you can win free yarn!!! Check out the cool new free ebook at favcrafts!  I am completely amazed by the kind words they wrote about me :) #speechlessblogger http://www.favecraftsblog.com/simple-chiq-shell-stitch-scarf-pattern-giveaway/

Hello everyone!! I just read an exciting email from Favcrafts that one of my patterns ( which one do you think it will be... I'm not telling until tomorrow) will be the featured project March 2nd as part of national craft month!! They are giving away a lot of things this month including a bonus of $1,000 giftcard to Michaels and daily prizes! I wonder how many yards of yarn that equals................................ Check back here tomorrow for the link to the post so you can win win win !!!!!!!!! Here is their day one giveaway! 

Is yarn becoming more popular or am I just noticing it more? I have noticed in my area at least I see people out and about with their wips in tow! ( wips = works in progress) I personally almost always have yarn and a hook with me. hahaha sometimes I use my hook to twirl my hair up and out of my face! My local coffee baristas ask me how my scarves and blog are doing because i think I may crochet there as much as I do at home... WHY? for me i like the change of scenery.  After teaching a beginning crochet class on Sunday my awesome man surprised me by picking me up and taking me to a new coffee location on the beach! It was super relaxing and I even got some crocheting in!  Don't worry the sand didn't even stick to the yarn however I bet it would have stuck to a wool blend... so select your fibers carefully!  CHIQ TIP if you are placing your wips in your purse or laptop bag put it in a ziplock bag to protect it :) it also avoids yarn vomit Af...

I love the new Vanna's Sequin from Lion Brand and thinking back to their fashion show in January I was inspired to pair it with Vanna's Glamour for this lace scarf  The top part of this photo is VG and the bottom is VS .. I love the how different but subtle the change is between to 2 yarns! It's like they were meant to be used together!  Supplies:  1 ball Vanna's Glamour  1 ball Vanna's Sequin  ** would look awesome in just one 4 ply yarn as well... *** Size G crochet hook Stitches used : ch,dc,sc tr, thats it! if you know those give this lace a shot you will be amazed on how quickly it grows!!  Ch 26  Row 1 sc in 2nd ch from  your hook, *ch2 , skip 3 ch's ,work 1 dc,ch5,1dc in next ch, ch2, skip 3 ch's 1 sc into the next ch* repeat until the end, turn Row 2 ( and every even row ) ch 6  dc into first sc, *ch2, sc into 3rd ch on the 5...

Not many know but I was homeless during part of my childhood and spent many nights on friends couches ( you guys were a blessing thank you so much Phoebe and Ashton and your families), in strange dirty hotel rooms in a car or at shelters.  My mother couldn't afford much and one year at Christmas I remember getting  a pretty hand made scarf.. and Teddy Bear. That year I loved them so much and it meant so much to me that someone had made something to me... SO why am I blurting this out to you on my blog about crochet???  The image below brought these memories back. Well Yolanda Soto Lopez you may know her  AllCraftsChannel  on youtube, (and if you don't check out her channel for beautiful free crochet patterns and lots more!) posted a photo of an orphanage that her sister and her made 300 sets of hats and scarfs for!!  The goal for this year is 400 and there are more children than that! I wanted to share the need with everyone in cas...

Have you seen this exciting new yarn by Red Heart Boutique yet? Photo from  Red Heart Supplies to make a bloom: Filigree yarn ( less than one hank, but grab a few so you can have many colors) size G crochet hook yarn needle scarps of yarn in a similar color to sew bloom Start about an inch from the end of the yarn just to make sure your chain will be secure, skip 1 or 3 spaces and chain until its about 9-13 inches long cut the yarn and tie a knot at the end. then wrap the "chain" around it's self so it look like a bloom. use your yarn needle and scarp yarn and weave in and out of the bottom of your bloom to secure it. Leave a long tale for sewing. This would be cute as the bloom on my rose pattern  ! What will you do? Check back because I wrote yet another pattern to be featured on another awesome blog! I will post eh link here when it's live!

How adorable is this art by Gretchin Brawer ?? THank you soo much for taking the time to make this and send it to me I think it is oh my stars amazing!  here is my latest scarf creation pattern will be up very soon! Can you guess the yarn I used? *hint I used 2 different ones*