* * * Before publishing this new knit sweater-dress pattern www.instagram.com/p/CH8H-x9BWSg I thought of including several easier crochet patterns that I usually make with yarn left-overs and give as gifts or donate to charity auctions in our local school. This year’s charity auction is off due to the pandemic, so I’m posting photos from objects that […]
New Year’s Dress-KIDS: Crochet Dress Pattern
***** This is kids version of my New Year’s Dress that was published in 2017. I have simplified the stitches to make this project accessible to all crocheters who can follow written or charted crochet patterns and know how to work the following stiches: chain, slip stitch, sc, dc, dc-stitches joined together and popcorn stitches. Photos for dc-stitches joined together and […]
TRAPEZOID: Corner to Corner Crochet Dress Pattern
***** I could not stop with this idea because it looks so modern and suitable for every day wear [not a fancy kind of dress that I have no place to wear :)]. So, here is the new trapezoid dress! ? It is fitted through the bust before falling gracefully into a flattering A-line silhouette […]
How to minimize pilling in your handmade sweaters?
*** A while ago I made a cardi with not well twisted wool/acrylic blend and after a few days of wearing it I could see those annoying tiny fuzz balls that ruined the look of my cardi, so I will not buy this yarn for my future garment projects. On the contrary, I could not […]
TRAPEZOID: Corner to Corner Crochet Top Pattern
***** I adore garments worked on a bias [= on the diagonal] for their wonderful drape – they appear softer, more supple, and have more stretch than projects crocheted the “usual way”. Besides, they look more dynamic and classy, even if the simplest crochet stitches are used. More details about your new crochet top: This […]
NEW YEAR’S Dress or Top. Or a Summer Wedding Dress?
***** Finally found time to update this top down crochet dress pattern to my current writing style :). NOT a single STITCH or CHART were changed though! So, what was adjusted then? – Added a new cover photo on page 1. Alas, I was not able to show photos of the front on me at the […]
TRANSFORMATION of patterns: Dress, Top or Skirt?
***** You definitely played this game where you change or add 1 letter in a word to make a new word. Like dog-log-bog-big-sig-sign-sigh-sight-light-might-right-bright and so on. What about the world of crochet patterns? How a few stitches gave birth to a whole collection of 10 crochet patterns ?. Let’s talk about TRANSFORMATION! 1. The first project […]
CALLUNA: Mini Dress or Bodysuit
***** Crafted from 100% cotton, this design is defined by a plunging V-neckline and vertical waist pattern that makes the waist look slimmer. Length can be adjusted to fit your torso length. The bell-sleeves are added at the end and worked to desired length. Sleeves can be omitted as well – check how a sleeveless […]
FLEXIBILITY: Backpack or Notebook Cover Pattern
* * * For this project I’ve used POLYESTER yarn because: 1. It’s strong and light-weight – my crochet backpack of the size 44 cm x 39 cm = 17.3’’ x 15.4’’ weights 300 grams = 10.6 oz only. 2. Polyester is highly resistant to ultraviolet, water, which makes it ideal for long-term active use in bags. Polyester fibers […]
ITERATION: Crochet Skirt Pattern
This beautiful style will seamlessly slot into any wardrobe. One pattern allows you to make a skirt of your liking – mini skirt for wearing at the beach or elegant maxi skirt that it’s equally suited to events as it is to everyday wear. Thank you to these talented crocheters who have helped to test […]