Sunday, January 09, 2011
Originally uploaded by aliciamalia.
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.
Sunday, January 02, 2011
Anisa modeling crochet dress
Originally uploaded by aliciamalia.
A perfect fit! The pattern definitely runs a bit small - Anisa was just born in December.
Successful Cowl
Originally uploaded by aliciamalia.
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
Originally uploaded by aliciamalia.
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).
IMG_5499
Originally uploaded by aliciamalia.
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
Originally uploaded by aliciamalia.
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.
IMG_0206
Originally uploaded by aliciamalia.
Two years later, and still going strong.
