Lightweight Zen Jacket Crochet this amazing lightweight zen jacket from Caron International Yarns to wear any time of year. The lacy design is elegant, yet casual, and it would also make a great gift. Free crochet patterns like this one are brilliant! Materials: NaturallyCaron.com Spa (75% Microdenier Acrylic/25% Bamboo;): #0005 Ocean Spray, 16 (19, 23) oz One size US I/9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook, or size to obtain gauge Stitch markers Yarn needle Pattern Sizes:Bust 38 (46, 54)" Small-Medium (S/M), Large-XLarge (L/XL), 2XLarge-3XLarge (2XL/3XL) Gauge: Using US size I/9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook, 14 Fsc = 4"/10 cm; one lace stitch pattern repeat and 4 pattern rows = 2 1/4" as crocheted, lace will grow slightly in length with blocking. Stitches Used: Instructions: Lace Stitch Pattern--worked in rows (increases at fronts and center back) LACE STITCH PATTERN worked in rounds (for sleeves) PATT RND 2: Ch 1, sc in first sc, [FAN in next V, SPsc in next fan] around to last V, FAN in last V, join with slip st in beginning sc, turn.
Chainless Foundation for Single Crochet Does the idea of starting a new crochet project with a foundation chain make you want to give up before you’ve even gotten started? You’ll definitely want to check out this chainless foundation method for single crochet from Maggie’s Crochet! I’ve got good news for left-handed crafters too: In both her videos and instructions, Maggie demonstrates and explains the full method in both right and left-handed versions! Ready to get hookin’? Edit: Unfortunately, the original link that I posted for the written instructions is not currently available on the Maggie’s Crochet site. Chainless Foundation Single Crochet (right handed): Chainless Foundation Single Crochet (left handed): Chainless Foundation Double Crochet (right handed): Chainless Foundation Double Crochet (left handed): Related
DROPS Crochet dress in Safran DROPS SAFRAN UNI COLOUR (50g) 4.25 USD DROPS 152-155 are now available in the stores for $2 per catalog – no yarn purchase required! The catalogs are printed in a limited edition, so visit your local DROPS store today! Find the DROPS Spring & Summer 2014 Collection here! The DROPS knitting and crochet experts are also working full time making new tutorial videos for this new collection! NOTE: This pattern is written in American English. Decreasing: At beginning of each row: Crochet sl st over the sts to be dec. Increasing: At beginning of row: Crochet 2 dc in first sts. Back piece: Chain 97 - 105 - 115 with crochet hook size 3 mm / C with off white. Front piece: Crochet like back until piece measures 66 - 70 - 74 cm / 26"-27½"-29". Assembly: Sew shoulder and side seams. Diagram Do you need some help? For further pattern help, please contact the store where you bought the yarn. All patterns are carefully reviewed, but we must make reservation for possible mistakes.
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DROPS Crocheted Dress in Karisma Superwash DROPS KARISMA UNI COLOUR (50g) 4.05 USD DROPS KARISMA MIX (50g) 4.05 USD DROPS 152-155 are now available in the stores for $2 per catalog – no yarn purchase required! The catalogs are printed in a limited edition, so visit your local DROPS store today! Find the DROPS Spring & Summer 2014 Collection here! The DROPS knitting and crochet experts are also working full time making new tutorial videos for this new collection! NOTE: This pattern is written in American English. Crochet gauge: 16 sc/tr in width and approx. 5 structure pattern rows in height (that is, 1 row sc + 1 row tr x 5) = 10 x 10 cm. Crochet tips: Replace the first sc in every sc row with ch 1 and the first tr in every tr row with ch 4. Structure pattern: * 1 row tr, 1 row sc*, repeat from * - * to finished measurements Crochet in each sc/tr from previous row and not in between. Decreasing tips: Dec as follows at the start of row: replace 1 sc/tr with 1 sl st. FRONT Loosely ch 105-114-124-136-148. Diagram
DROPS crochet dress in “Ice” or in “Paris”. Size XS - XL DROPS PARIS UNI COLOUR (50g) 3.35 USD DROPS 152-155 are now available in the stores for $2 per catalog – no yarn purchase required! The catalogs are printed in a limited edition, so visit your local DROPS store today! Find the DROPS Spring & Summer 2014 Collection here! The DROPS knitting and crochet experts are also working full time making new tutorial videos for this new collection! NOTE: This pattern is written in American English. Crochet gauge: Ice: 8.5 dc in the width and 10 rows in the height using hook size 8 mm [US L/11] = 10 x 10 cm [4’’ x 4’’]. Measurement tip: Because of the weight of the yarn, all measurements should be made whilst the garment is hanging, otherwise it will be to long when it is worn. Crochet info: Turn each row with a ch. Increasing tip: For increases crochet 2 dc in the last but 1 dc. Decreasing tip (for the slope of the side): Dec 1 st each side as follows: Crochet the 2 outer most sc tog. Front piece: Read measurement tip! Diagram Do you need some help?
DROPS Skirt in ”Classic Alpaca” crochet from side to side with lace border along bottom edge. Size S to XXXL DROPS 152-155 are now available in the stores for $2 per catalog – no yarn purchase required! The catalogs are printed in a limited edition, so visit your local DROPS store today! Find the DROPS Spring & Summer 2014 Collection here! The DROPS knitting and crochet experts are also working full time making new tutorial videos for this new collection! NOTE: This pattern is written in American English. PATTERN: See diagram M.1 and fig-1. Crochet back and forth from side to side. Ch 107-112-117-123-128-133 loosely on crochet hook size 4 mm / G/6 with brown. ASSEMBLY: Sew skirt tog at the side, edge to edge, but leave 18 sts (= 10 cm / 4’’) for opening at the top. Diagram Do you need some help? For further pattern help, please contact the store where you bought the yarn. All patterns are carefully reviewed, but we must make reservation for possible mistakes. © 1982-2014 DROPS Design A/S.
Crochet DROPS dress in ”Safran” with lace pattern and buttons at the back. Size: XS to XXL DROPS SAFRAN UNI COLOUR (50g) 4.25 USD DROPS 152-155 are now available in the stores for $2 per catalog – no yarn purchase required! The catalogs are printed in a limited edition, so visit your local DROPS store today! Find the DROPS Spring & Summer 2014 Collection here! The DROPS knitting and crochet experts are also working full time making new tutorial videos for this new collection! NOTE: This pattern is written in American English. CROCHET TIP: Turn each row with 3 ch – NOTE: These 3 ch do not replace the first dc but are additional sts. PATTERN: See diagram M.1 to M.3 – NOTE: Make sure length of 1 ch is the same as width of 1 dc, otherwise the pattern won’t be even. DRESS: Crochet back and forth from mid back and sewn tog at the back. ALL SIZES - ASSEMBLY: Sew dress tog mid back, edge to edge in outer loops of sts – beg at bottom and leave an opening of approx 33 cm / 13'' at the top. Diagram Do you need some help? © 1982-2014 DROPS Design A/S.
TWO PIECE TRAVELER - Groovy Crochet BACK: With main color, ch 40, 46, 52, 58, 64Row 1: 1 sc in the 2nd ch, 1 sc in each remaining chain. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, 1 sc in each sc across, Piece will measure 13, 15, 17, 19, 21 inches wide. Repeat Row 2 for pattern. Work even in pattern for 5 more rows. Work 2 rows of Color A, 2 rows of Main Color, 2 rows of B, 2 rows of A, 4 rows of B. ARMHOLES: Row 3: Ch 1, turn, slip stitch across 4, 4, 4, 5, 5 stitches, 1 sc in each sc, not working the last 4, 4, 4, 5, 5 sc. (31, 37, 43, 47, 53 sc) Row 4: Decrease row. OTHER SHOULDER: Attach yarn to the neck edge, leaving out 7, 9, 11, 1 1, 13 sc in the center. FRONT: Work the same as the back until the armhole decreasing is completed, Work even until armhole measures 3, 3, 3-1/2, 3-1/2, 4". Work the other shoulder to correspond, reversing the shaping. FINISHING: Sew the shoulder and the side seams. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SKIRT (SIZES ABOVE): Skirt is planned for 18" length. CHAIN: 43, 49, 55, 61, 67. WAISTBAND: Work 1 row of dc.
Basic Black Plus-Size Skirt Basic Black Plus-Size Skirt I hook 1- 16 oz skein black Caron 4 ply worsted weight acrylic yarn (I didn't use it all) Cotton yarn or Simply Soft would make good substitutes. I'm using a black slip underneath, but you could line it very easily. Measurements: 49" hip and 21" length Approx. size: 3x-4x Length can easily be changed by adding more or less rows. Size can be adapted by using a smaller hook or changing the starting chain count. This skirt is worked as a rectangle and then I sewed up the short ends to make a back seam. Ch 194. Row 1: 1 dc in the 3rd ch from the hook, 1 dc in the next ch, *skip 3 ch, in next ch work (2dc, ch2, 2dc) group, skip 3 ch, 1 dc in each of next 3 ch. Row 2: Skip first dc, 1 dc in each of the next 2 dc, * do (2dc, ch2, 2dc) group under ch 2 of previous row group. 1 dc in each of 3 dc from previous row. Rows 3-23: Repeat Row 2. Rows 25-29: Repeat Row 24. Row 30: *Ch 6, Sc in the middle of the ch 3 space from previous row. Row 31-32: Repeat Row 30. Weave in ends.
Nightfall - Talking Crochet Newsletter - July 17, 2012 - Vol. 9 No. 15 Crochet this exquisite dress called Nightfall, which was designed by Paula Bennett. She has created this frankly flirtatious club-chic dress to show off your glamorous style and feminine curves. It's perfect for any summer soiree be it at poolside or at a wedding in a glamorous downtown hotel! Design by Paula Bennett Skill Level Intermediate Finished Sizes Instructions given fit size 28- to 30-inch bust (extra-small); changes for 30- to 32-inch (small), 34- to 36-inch (medium), 38- to 40-inch bust (large) are in [ ]. Finished Garment Measurement 31 1/2 inches (extra-small), [35 inches (small), 38 1/2 inches (medium), 42 inches (large)] Materials J. & P. Gauge 2 dc lps = 1 3/4 inches; 4 rows = 1 3/4 inches Special Stitch Double crochet loop (dc lp): Ch 4, dc in 4th ch from hook. Dress Bottom Row 1: Dc lp (see Special Stitch) 36 [40, 44, 48] times, do not turn. Row 3: Ch 3, dc dec (see Stitch Guide) in next 3 sts, [ch 4, dc dec in next 4 sts] across, turn. (35 [39, 43, 47] ch-4 sps) Top Right Front Tie
Jolly Rancher Author by Even Howard Introduction I’m so happy to be in Montana where little sheep are running free and being chased by wolves. I’ve had a bit of culture (and temperature) shock since leaving Japan and I was bemoaning the nippy winds that prevent me from wearing my summer skirt collection during winter. Materials List Thirteen Mile Yarn (A) 2 skeins at ~110yds/skein. Finished Size Pattern as written has a 36-inch dropped waist that stretches to 42 inches and can be tightened to 32 inches without looking odd. Gauge 10 stitches = 4in, 10cm; 10 rows = 4in, 10cm in single crochet with yarn A and 8mm hook. Notes The turning chain does not count as a stitch unless indicated.Be sure to read the pattern all the way through before beginning. The Pattern Waistband With 8mm hook and thick yarn (A), chain 7. Row 1: Sc in 2nd chain and in each chain across. Row 2: Work sc in each stitch across. Repeat row 2 as follows: Work a total of 72 rows for 33-inch, 80 rows for size 36-inch, and 88 rows for 39-inch.
Daisy Author by Rachel Seeley Merrill Introduction This lacy summer skirt was inspired by a gorgeous vintage bedspread pattern. I would never have the patience to crochet hundreds of tiny little squares out of thread to make an entire bedspread, so I designed this skirt as a way to capture the beauty of those patterns in a less painful project. Materials List Approximately 6 (7, 8, 9) 123yds (112m) / 50g balls sport weight cotton. Finished Size small (med, large, x-large) Hips: 38” (40”, 42”, 44”) [96.5cm (1.02m, 1.07m, 1.12m)] Length: top of zig zag - 19” (20”, 21”, 22”) [48.3cm (50.8cm, 53.3cm, 55.9cm)], bottom of zig zag - 24” (25”, 26”, 27”) [61.0cm (63.5cm, 66.0cm, 68.6cm)] Ed. note: See comments at the bottom of this page for tips on how to adjust the pattern for smaller sizes. Gauge Daisy Square: 12 st = 4” (10cm) Stretchy Square: 7 patterns and 12 rows = 4” (10cm) The Pattern Pattern overview Crochet eight daisy squares. Fig. Ch 4, sl st in first ch to form ring. For size small only Fasten off.