Crochet to Go

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Fun pattern - I strung the coasters together as a chain for holiday decoration. The leaves themselves are a bit small for coaster use.

Pattern: Felted Tea Cozy and Leaf Coasters by Kim Miller (available on ravelry)

Hook: 5.0 mm (H)

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I love the final results of this project - a board book made of a series of reform crocheted squares. I made up each pattern and used yarn scraps in a wide range of colors.

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Pattern: Feather and Fan Scarf by Elisa Purnell (available on Ravelry)

Hook: 5.0 mm (H)
Yarn: Filatura Lanarota Fashion Toes, Color 21, 2 skeins

Pattern modified into a cowl. I'm pleased with the results but would recommend a different hook/yarn configuration to see more of the pattern detail.

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A fun little experiment - I made this free form, attaching the watermelon slice as a pocket on the front. The skirt was worked from the bottom up, with a button tab waistband around the center and adjustable straps.

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Pattern: 130-10 Crochet short sleeved jacket with lace pattern and round yoke in ”Cotton Viscose” by DROPS design

Hook: 3.5 mm (E)
Yarn: Rowan Purelife Organic Wool, 00607 Onion

I’m pleased with the results of this sweater - pattern runs true to size and is reasonably easy to follow.

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Pattern: Mine! Baby Tunic Dress
Size: 3-6 Months
Hook: 5.0 mm (H)
Yarn: Moda Dea Bamboo Wool

Inspired by the Delia Sweater Tunic by Anji Beane. A perfect fit!

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Pattern: Crochet Baby Set #106 by Nell Armstrong
Hook: 3.75 mm (F)
Yarn: Filatura Lanarota Cozy Cotton (red)
Rowan RYC Silk Cotton (white)

I love this sweater - fun to make and quite adorable. I've made the pattern in the distant past, but can't find a picture of the results.

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Pattern: Baby Hoodie & Hat by Caron
Hook: 6.0 mm (J)
Yarn: Target Knitting Boucle Yarn

This came out better than I expected. Easy pattern. I’m not sure the hat and sweater are the same size - hat looks fairly small. I removed the hood.

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I love the results of this scarf. It's worked in a circle, so you can wear it without worrying about the ends dragging. Pattern available on ravelry: Scalloped Eternity Scarf by Candace's Closet.

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Another baby project - a classic bonnet. Not exactly my style, but I think it could be a practical dress-up hat. Very simple pattern, easy to complete in under two hours.

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I've been working on several random patterns saved in my ravelry queue. This is the "Going Home Dress", free pattern. It's cute but very, very tiny and not very practical. The pattern was a bit hard to follow. Would be a good doll outfit.

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Perfect for winter, this pattern was very easy to follow and quite cute. You can find it on Ravelry: Toddler Ankle Boots by Mon Petit Violon ($3.99). There are also a number of other variants online that would be easy modifications - striped versions, ruffle edging at the top, colored sole.

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Here's another cowl - this time an over-the-shoulder number. It's very simple - 4 rows of sc, 1 row trc, then repeat to desired length. Or in my case, you run out of yarn.

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I'm still in my cowl phase. This is the same pattern as before, using a soft acrylic yarn. It's proving very practical - it's perfect for skiing, an extra layer at work, or bunching under your collar to keep your neck warm.

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This was inspired by the Delia Sweater Tunic (on etsy and ravelry). I love the concept of a layering dress that can be worn alone, or over other clothes in the winter. I plan to make a long sleeve version at some point. This version is very simple - rows of sc, decorative edging, cap sleeves. A multi-colored version would be fun - wide stripes, perhaps.

Dress Up Jacket

Materials Needed:
• H Hook (5 mm)
• 5 buttons
• 3.5 skeins (280 grams) Worsted Weight Yarn: Moda Dea Bamboo Wool (color 3702 boysenberry)

Dimensions: 15 inches total length from shoulder to hem.

Fits 3-6 months

Gage: 10 sts and 8 rows in 2 inches.

Back
Ch 71.

R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn.

Remaining rows are working in back loop only:
R2-16: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn.

R17: Dec sc, sc in each st across, work dec sc over last 2 sts. Ch 1, turn.

R18: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn.

R19-24: repeat rows 17-18 three times.

R25: Dec sc, sc in each st across, work dec sc over last 2 sts. Ch 1, turn.

R26: Dec sc, sc in each st across, work dec sc over last 2 sts. Ch 1, turn.

R27-34: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn.

R35-36: repeat rows 25-26.

R37-46: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn.

R47: Ss in first three sts, sc in each st across, leaving last three sts unworked. Ch 1, turn.

R48: Sc in each st across (leaving ss unworked). Ch 1, turn.

R49: Ss in first two sts, sc in each st across, leaving last two sts unworked. Ch 1, turn.

R50: Sc in each st across (leaving ss unworked). Ch 1, turn.

R51: Dec sc, sc in each st across, work dec sc over last 2 sts. Ch 1, turn.

R52-56: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn.

R57: Sl in 9 sc, dec sc, sc across. In 10th and 11th sts from end, dec sc. Ch 1, turn.

R58: Work 2 dec sc, sc in each st across, work 2 dec sc over last 4 sts (leaving ss unworked). Ch 1, turn.

R59: Dec sc, sc in each st across, dec sc in last two sts. Ch 1, turn.

R60: Work 2 dec sc, Sc in each st across, work dec sc over last 2 sts. Ch 1, turn.

R61: Dec sc, sc in each st across, dec sc. Ch 1, turn. Fasten off.


Front Side (make two, reversing shaping for second piece)

Ch 36.

R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn.

Remaining rows are working in back loop only:
R2-16: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn.

R17: Sc in each st across, work dec sc over last 2 sts. Ch 1, turn.

R18: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn.

R19-24: repeat rows 17-18 three times.

R25: Sc in each st across, work dec sc over last 2 sts. Ch 1, turn.

R26: Dec sc, sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn.

R27-34: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn.

R35-36: repeat rows 25-26.

R37-46: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn.

R47: Sc in each st across, leaving last three sts unworked. Ch 1, turn.

R48: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn.

R49: Sc in each st across, leaving last two sts unworked. Ch 1, turn.

R50: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn.

R51: Sc in each st across, work dec sc over last 2 sts. Ch 1, turn.

R52-56: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn.

R57: Sl in 9 sc, dec sc, sc to end. Ch 1, turn.

R58: Sc in each st across, work 2 dec sc over last 4 sts (leaving ss unworked). Ch 1, turn.

R59: Dec sc, sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn.

R60: Sc in each st across, work dec sc over last 2 sts. Ch 1, turn.

R61: Dec sc, sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. Fasten off.



Edging:
R1: Attach to one side of lower edge. Work sc evenly around entire dress, working 3 sc in each corner. Ch 1, turn not turn.

R2: Work sc evenly around entire dress, working 3 sc in each corner. On one front side, mark and work 5 buttonholes, evenly spaced. To work a buttonhole, ch 2, skip two sts, then resume sc. Ch 1, do not turn.

R3: Work sc evenly around entire dress, working 3 sc in each corner. On neckline and the same side as the button holes, work the following pattern: *(Sc, skip next st, hdc, three dc in next st, hdc, skip next st.) Repeat from *. Fasten off, weave in loose ends.

Sleeves (make two):
Mark 4 rows up from lower center of armhole on either side.

R1: Attach yarn to one of marked places, work sc evenly around armhole. Ch 1, turn. Turn should be in the direction of shoulder, if needed do not turn and work in the correct direction.

R2: Dec sc, sc in each st to 2 sts from next marker, dec sc. Ch 1, turn.

R3: Dec sc, sc in each st to 2 sts from next marker, dec sc. Ch 1, turn.

R4: repeat R3. Finished row should have 19 sts. Add or eliminate dec sc if needed.

R5: *(Sc, skip next st, hdc, three dc in next st, hdc, skip next st.) Repeat from * twice, sc in last st. Fasten off and weave in loose ends.

Sew on buttons.

Anisa modeling crochet dress
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A perfect fit! The pattern definitely runs a bit small - Anisa was just born in December.

Successful Cowl
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Here's the version that works. It's soft and cozy, and just the right length.


Ribbed Cowl

Materials Needed:
• L Hook (8 mm) or size needed to obtain gage.
• 1.5 skeins (145 yards) Worsted Weight: Crystal Palace Yarns Mochi Plus (color 305, brown shades)

Dimensions: 34 inches circumference

Pattern:
Ch 99.

Rnd 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch around. Twist chain once, ss to first ch. Ch 2, do not turn. (Finished cowl should have a built-in rotation.)

Row 2: Dc in each st around. Ss to first dc of row. Ch 1, do not turn.

Rnd 3: Sc in each st around. Ss to first sc of row. Ch 2, do not turn.

Rnd 4: Working in back loops only, dc in each st around. Ss to first dc of row. Ch 1, do not turn.

Rnd 5: Working in both loops, sc in each st around. Ss to first sc of row. Ch 2, do not turn.

Repeat rows 4-5 until desired height – my sample has 21 rnds.

Fasten off, weave in loose ends.

Cowl - first attempt
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This is the failed version - not fluffy, soft, and draped enough. It's warm and functional, but way too long (in this picture I've draped it around my neck twice).

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This is the Pop Jumper by Robyn Chachula. My version is much simpler, but true to the overall shaping and color pattern. I love the look and had fun working on the pattern. It looks like it will be a very functional dress.

Katarina's Christmas Sweater
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A perfect fit! This is the Big O Jacket by Julia Alen (pattern available on ravelry.com). I modified the pattern to have less of a “hood”. After start of sleeve, I worked in rows, turning at the top of each sleeve to avoid additional bulk in the neck area. It's an interesting pattern - essentially a big circle with arm holes.

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Two years later, and still going strong.