Tuesday, December 25, 2012
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Originally uploaded by aliciamalia.
Starting in January, I'm planning to post my projects on ravelry only. All previously posted patterns (revised and updated) will be posted as free ravelry downloads here: http://www.ravelry.com/designers/alicia-bergin. Enjoy!
Thursday, October 04, 2012
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Originally uploaded by aliciamalia.
This photo does the project no justice - it's a very soft draping dress that should look great on. It's a good way to use up leftover yarn.
Pattern: Sylvie Striped Baby Dress by Joanne Scrace
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Originally uploaded by aliciamalia.
While I think this will be very cute on, it wasn't particularly easy. I improvised the body of the design after several attempts to figure out the stitch sequence.
Pattern: Flutter Sleeve Vest
Bernat Design Studio
Hook: 5.00 MM (H)
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Originally uploaded by aliciamalia.
Finally - a vaguely masculine baby sweater! I played up the 70s colors.
This is the "Sweet Yoke" pattern by Claire Collier, available on Etsy.
Sunday, August 05, 2012
Boat Neck Cardigan
Originally uploaded by aliciamalia.
This project took forever. It's fairly large - probably big enough for a 2 year old - and uses a fine sock yarn. The pattern isn't very clear, but I'm pleased with the final result.
Pattern: Dusty Rose Sweater and Matching Booties by Jane Davis
Hook: 5.0 mm (H)
Yarn: Filatura Lanarota Fashion Toes, 3.5 skeins
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Originally uploaded by aliciamalia.
This is a vintage pattern, circa 1949. It's quite tiny (more of a shirt than a dress), but very cute.
Pattern #9: Little Girl's Jumper by Woman's Day, 1949 Crochet Annual
Hook: 3.25 mm (D)
Yarn: Lane Cervinia Sicilia
Mamachi Boots
Originally uploaded by aliciamalia.
Here's a recent project (see ravelry for alternate color variations. It works up quickly. I had some trouble getting the sizing exactly right in pairs - counting the border rows for consistency is important.
Name: Mamachee Boots
Author: Tara Murray
Available on ravelry
Hook: 6.5 mm (K)
Saturday, August 04, 2012
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Originally uploaded by aliciamalia.
It turns out planning a wedding is time consuming. I'm glad to be back to a normal life, and will start paying a little more attention to my crochet projects. More posts to come tomorrow!
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Originally uploaded by aliciamalia.
Here's Della modelling her snow boots. Perhaps a little out of season, but they're a perfect fit!
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Inspired by a bib my great-grandmother made, this is a simple pattern suitable for a range of yarns. My original post with pictures of the process is posted here.
Materials needed
• 50 grams sport weight thread
• Crochet hook: 5.00 mm
• Yarn needle
• Small button
Gauge
In pattern, 21 sc and 26 rows = 4 inches
Changes in pattern = small medium, large
Directions
Ch 67. Ch 1, turn.
R1: Sc in second ch from hook (66 sc). Ch 1, turn.
R2: Sc in first 14 sc, 2 sc in next sc, (sc in next 11 st, 2 sc in next sc) 3 times, sc in next 15 st (70 sc). Ch 1, turn.
R3-5: Sc in each sc across, working 2 sc in second sc of each 2-sc group. At end of row 5, fasten off.
R6: Skip first 18 sc of previous row, attaching yarn in 2 sc of first 2-sc group. Sc in each sc across, working 2 sc in second sc of each 2-sc group, to final 2-sc group. Work 1 sc in first sc of final 2-sc group (46 sc). Ch 1, turn.
R7: Dec sc over first two sc. Sc in each sc across, working 2 sc in second sc of each 2-sc group. Work dec sc over final two sc (46 sc). Ch 1, turn.
R8-21: repeat row 7. At end of row 21, fasten off.
R22: Skip first 9 sc of previous row, attaching yarn in 2 sc of first 2-sc group. Sc in each sc across to final 2-sc group. Work 1 sc in first sc of final 2-sc group. Ch 1, turn.
R23-25: Sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. At end of row 25, fasten off.
Border option 1:
Work around the entire outer edge in the following pat:
(sc, skip 1 st, 3 dc in next stitch, skip 1 st). Repeat. Work 4-chain loop on one edge for button loop.
Border option 2:
Sc around the entire outer edge in contrasting colors. Work 4-chain loop on one edge for button loop.
Finishing:
Sew bottom on edge without button loop. Weave in loose ends.
Sunday, February 26, 2012
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Originally uploaded by aliciamalia.
I love this pattern, the finished hat is cozy and extremely cute. Using TLC Amore, I reduced the number of ribs to 13 (from 15) for a standard fit.
Pattern: Divine Hat by Sarah Arnold (available on ravelry)
Yarn: TLC Amore, Raspberry
