Lovely crocheted collar

I used a 6.5 mm hook (K) and 150 m Red Heart Detroit yarn (says 3 on label at weight). I think organic cotton is the same. Didn’t try yet.

US terms

Abbreviations:

ch = chain,

st(s) = stitch(es)

dc = double crochet

V stitch = double crochet, ch 2, dc in same st

tr = treble

Chain 60, not too tight.

Row 1: ch 3 (counts as dc, here and in each row from here), dc in the forth ch from the hook and in each next 59 sts (60 dc).

Row 2:  ch 3, dc in next st, *2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc in third st*, repeat until you reach last 2 sts, dc in each next 2 sts.

Row 3:  ch 3, dc in next st, ch 1, *2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc in the next ch 1 space, ch 1*, repeat *_* in each ch 1 space, dc in each last 2 sts.

Row 4: ch 3, dc in next st, ch 1, *2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in the next ch 1 space, ch 1*, repeat *_* in each ch 1 space, dc in each last 2 sts.

Row 5: repeat row 4.

Row 6: ch 3, dc in next st, ch 2, *2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in the next ch 1 space, ch 2*, repeat *_* in each ch 1 space, dc in each last 2 sts.

Row 7: ch 3, dc in next st, ch 2, *dc in each next 2 sts, dc, ch 2, dc in next ch 2 space, dc in next 2 sts, ch 2*, repeat *_* until the end of the row (it supposed to finish in 2 dc).

Row 8: ch 3, dc in next st, ch 2, *dc in each next 3 sts, dc, ch 2, dc in next ch 2 space, dc in each next 3 sts, ch 2*; repeat *_* until the end of the row (dc in last 2 sts).

Row 9: ch 3, dc in next st, 7 dc in second ch 2 space ( in the top of that V stitch), dc, ch 1, dc in next ch 2 space (the lower one), *7 dc in next ch 2 space, dc, ch 1, dc in next ch 2 space*; repeat *_* until you reach last ch 2 space, before last 2 dc. Just skip this last chain (don’t work on it) and make dc in each next 2 dc.

I can say is a beginner intermediate-easy pattern? But it’s cute.

For embelishment flowers: I chained 50, slip stitch in the 6th ch from the hook (ring formed).

Turn your work. #Ch 4,  3 tr cluster (3 tr worked together) ch 4, sg in ring# = 1 petal made. Make 3 petals.

And that’s it;)

P.S. If you have any problem, comment or send a message.

UK terms

Abbreviations:

ch = chain,

st(s) = stitch(es)

dc = double crochet

V stitch = tr, ch 2, dc in same st

tr = treble

dtr = double treble

Chain 60, not too tight.

Row 1: ch 3 (counts as tr, here and in each row from here), tr in the forth ch from the hook and in each next 59 sts (60 tr).

Row 2:  ch 3, tr in next st, *2 tr, ch 1, 2 tr in third st*, repeat until you reach last 2 sts, tr in each next 2 sts.

Row 3:  ch 3, tr in next st, ch 1, *2 tr, ch 1, 2 tr in the next ch 1 space, ch 1*, repeat *_* in each ch 1 space, tr in each last 2 sts.

Row 4: ch 3, tr in next st, ch 1, *2 tr, ch 2, 2 tr in the next ch 1 space, ch 1*, repeat *_* in each ch 1 space, tr in each last 2 sts.

Row 5: repeat row 4.

Row 6: ch 3, tr in next st, ch 2, *2 tr, ch 2, 2 tr in the next ch 1 space, ch 2*, repeat *_* in each ch 1 space, tr in each last 2 sts.

Row 7: ch 3, tr in next st, ch 2, *tr in each next 2 sts, tr, ch 2, tr in next ch 2 space, tr in next 2 sts, ch 2*, repeat *_* until the end of the row (it supposed to finish in 2 tr).

Row 8: ch 3, tr in next st, ch 2, *tr in each next 3 sts, tr, ch 2, dtr in next ch 2 space, tr in each next 3 sts, ch 2*; repeat *_* until the end of the row (tr in last 2 sts).

Row 9: ch 3, tr in next st, 7 tri in second ch 2 space ( in the top of that V stitch), tr, ch 1, tr in next ch 2 space (the lower one), *7 tr in next ch 2 space, tr, ch 1, tr in next ch 2 space*; repeat *_* until you reach last ch 2 space, before last 2 tr. Just skip this last chain (don’t work on it) and make tr in each next 2 tr.

For embelishment flowers: I chained 50, slip stitch in the 6th ch from the hook (ring formed).

Turn your work. #Ch 4,  3 dtr cluster (3 dtr worked together) ch 4, dc in ring# = 1 petal made. Make 3 petals.

And that’s it;)

 

 

Lace crocheted dress

Sales gone, it’s time for something new, for summer>

 

lace crocheted dress

It’s a dress in pink and green, made with crochet thread (Alize) and a 1.5 mm steel crochet hook. It is a retro style I think, but fits great.

Now more pictures and the stitches I used. The upper part is made joining vertical bands (stripes) of motives.

Pictures first, than some patterns or stitches I used.

For the upper part I used some circles in a square, you can choose any granny squares, with flowers maybe, from http://www.idainteriorlifestyle.com/2011/07/crochet-tutorial-sunburst-in-square.html or maybe pinterest

or google search…

or the granny from the shrug maybe:

I added an extra round of dc, ch 2.

For the flower stripes :

 

and for the back and front joining: (the orange stitch) R1: ch 3, sc in 4th  st, repeat; R2: 3dc in next ch 3 space, ch 1, and repeat.

 

And the skirt. First join the top of  the dress (upper side). Then work in rounds: First round: chain 3, sc in 3rd st.

For first stitch I didn’t find any image, and it’s pretty easy: 5 dc, ch 2 and reapeat all around. (I made 10 rounds.)

The second one: (the 3rd one from the picture) (I made 8 rounds)

 

 

 

For the next stitch, let’s see if I find something:

I didn’t, obvious: it’s 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in same st, ch 1, reapeat all around ( to increase ch 2, if you need).

I wanted to use this one,  I don’t remember why I didn’t…

 

I will keep all these pictures. Maybe will help.

Fourth stitch:

And finally, the pineapple motif: first one from the bottom.

 

And now my WIP:

it will be a vest or a short sleeves cardi:

About this next time. I have a short holiday so I will finish it soon:D

Now hashtags:))) #crochet, #crocheted dress, #summer dress

 

Crochet thread bolero

#Lace crochet bolero finally finished!

crochet bolero

and listed on etsy:)

It has round edges in front, but… it’s black.

Refreshing my notices made few weeks ago:

This is the base stitch: (2 rows pattern)

and this is the flower motif around (#granny)

For size S?M I used this diagram:

I used a fan stitch border with picots. But this is at your choice:)

found on pinterest some:

crochet border / edging

Just a suggestion: try a different color, it’s pretty tough to work on black…

And my WIP this week:

It’s a dress in summer colors. It will be a dress, I hope I will finish it soon.

#crochet, #bolero

 

Some updates to bolero

Few new pictures in natural light:

 

And how to do it:

First make a pattern with your (desired) dimensions. It will look like this:

 

Mine looks like this, if you need  S:

 

And I used these stitches, first for the main part, second for sleeves. You can use another one, if you don’t like it.

 

I don’t find now a decent photo, sorry for this one.

First is a multiple of 10 (+4 sts, so you can start each row with 2 dc, or first and last group of 5 dc will be reduced at 2-3 dc to fit your dimensions)

I used a 5 mm hook (H/8) and a medium weight yarn.

Gauge: 17 sts x 9 rows of pattern = 10 x10 cm (4 x 4 inches)

Chain as many as you need to fit your desired dimension, or start with foundation sc, as you wish.

Row 1: ch 3, 1dc  in each next 2 sts, skip 2 sts, 5 dc in next st (shell), skip 2 sts, *1dc in each next 5 sts, skip 2 sts, 5 dc in the next st*, repeat *_* until the last 2 sts, finish row with 2 dc.

Row 2: ch 3, dc in the next st, 5 dc in 3rd st (in top of the shell formed in row 1) , skip 2 sts, *1 dc in each next 5 sts, skip 2 sts, 5 dc in top of the next shell, skip 2 sts*; repeat *_* until the end of the row.

 

The sleeves will look like this:

 

Hard to see the pattern, but you can see the shape.

Join together and choose a nice border. (Join the sleeves from the top point, it’s much easier.)

Instead of  buttons I made 2 bullion st flowers with little pearls in the middle.

I hope you will find this useful:).

Have a nice weekend!

Some tops, blouse short and long sleeves

this one is gorgeous, but really need some sleeves for winter;)

some irish crochet motives, or freeform, however you want (could be in cotton, or wool, or mix yarns as you like it)

finally a long sleeves blouse;)

I wish I can translate:) but looks pretty good

this one is my favorite 🙂

I mean these ones, or another sweater / pullover / cardigan

Enjoy it:)

Perfect gift for him:) Winter men modern scarf

A 2 m long winter scarf for him

better pictures on Sunday, now it’s 10 pm here, and artificial light… with black…

Anyway, the pattern is very easy, but it looks like a knitted scarf.

You will need a K/6.5 mm crochet hook and 200g of  yarn (a sport yarn, or a 2 strand of a soft yarn), I used Fine 2 for coats in 2 strands almost 4 skeins of Red Heart Margareta, easy to find for anyone and at a fair price at  my yarn shop)

Abbreviations: (US terms and UK in  the brackets [ ])

ch = chain

hdc = half double crochet [dc = double crochet]

dc = double crochet [tr = treble or triple crochet]

st = stitch; sts = stitches

Chain 250.

R1: ch 2, hdc in every ch [dc in every ch]  (250 sts)

Round 2 and all rounds: work in the loop behind the st (not in the front loop nor in the back loop; behind the back loop is a smaller one, work in that loop); chain 2, hdc in every st from the previous round [ch 2, dc in every st from the previous round]

Rounds 3-20 Repeat round 2.

At the  edges,  I made some shells, so I can add fringes:

1 sc [hdc] in the corner, *skip 2 rows, in the relief st work 3 dc [tr], ch 3, 3 dc [tr], skip the next 2 rounds, sc [hdc] in the next relief st*; repeat *_* as you need. In those ch 3 you can add fringes, if you want to.

Tip: try another color! Black works like hell, especially in the evening!

Short sleeves sweater pattern

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Let’s make a lace sweater, easy but gorgeous. I have some diagrams from a russian magazine, let’s hope that works like this;) I found it here: http://www.liveinternet.ru/users/tanusa/post117760302/ Let’s start to write a pattern for those who don’t work with diagrams: I use Ecolana, suitable for a 3-4 mm crochet hook. Find something similar. For size S/M […]