Crochet Chiq

This has 4 equal panels and 1 slight larger one ( if the front of the skirt panel is larger you wont have a funky seam) This will be the skirt part next will be a crochet middle and last an all black top..  I had this crazy idea crochet and sewing should go together in a dress! Lucky for me My good friend Gretchen makes her own clothes, they look cute and NOT handmade and she graciously said she would help me with the sewing portion. *happy dance* Since we are all different sizes I wont tell you the measurements just how we did it. We measured my waist ( don't freak! and don't do it tightly you want the clothes to fit and no one will know what size you made :)  and because I wanted a circle skirt we made the bottom longer... this was done by having the bottom 2 yards and the top only 1 inch bigger than my waist.  we made 4 equal panels and 1 slightly bigger one for the front. The top was made so the back was open for a zipper.. The zipper will be added after

top left, My spring entry for the count fair , top center, Crochet cardigan and I crocheted the top of the dress, no pattern yet, top right fun hexagons using bernat mosaic, middle right, Butterfly pattern , bottom left  this pattern with paton's pirrottee , bottom middle,  Star Lace Scarf , bottom right, coming soon this week!!!  Here is a round up of patterns great for spring My Blog Easter egg with cute compartment!  Who doesn't love a EASY QUICK flower headband? Flirty Spring Scarf_ one of my most popular patterns This shell scarf with video is great all year long! Don't forget this sun hat!  Get Started for summer with these lacy shorts! great to sleep in or wear over your swim suit! Plus check out these great patterns Welcome spring by edging your Favorite cami with bright colors This shawl and vest pattern works great for the spring and summer because of the lacey weight! star lace scarf Flowers Other great Blogs

I wanted to crochet a sideways cross bracelet for some time now but it wasn't until I received this lovely STARDUST( by Red Heart yarn ) that I actually sat down to make it!  This project will fly by you will want to make one for everyone at church :) Stardust - any color you like I used #1303 Brown * this requires very little yarn, so make a lot!* E crochet hook Skill - Advanced Beginner (* HINT this is basically a vertical row or a shell*) First stitch*** Ch3, hdc 3rd ch from hook, ch1, 2 hdc ( all in the same space) Every other one*** *turn, slip stitch until you and in the ch1 space, ch2,1hdc,ch1,2hdc* repeat until you have the length desired, * it should stretch slightly to slide on and off your wrist.. ** suggested lengths _ Woman's s/m ~18 shells l/xl ~20 shells Mans~ 23 shells child~ 11-15 ( 11 fits most five year olds) sew the 2 ends together and weave in your tail at least 4 inches worth so it will not come undone. ***Add the cross part***

Hey everyone! I kow I haven't been post as much but I have been coming up with pattern to be featured all over and as they come out I will be linking them and Don't worry I have another pattern coming out on here tomorrow especially for EASTER!!! http://stitchandunwind.com/chiq-crochet-filigree-lace-scarf/ Click the link above for the free pattern and look around the blog it is great and has lots of great tips, advice, patterns, reviews and GIVEAWAYS!!!

If you read my post yesterday you know that Favcrafts blog is featuring one of my patterns!! The link is now live so go right now and comment so you can win free yarn!!! Check out the cool new free ebook at favcrafts!  I am completely amazed by the kind words they wrote about me :) #speechlessblogger http://www.favecraftsblog.com/simple-chiq-shell-stitch-scarf-pattern-giveaway/

Hello everyone!! I just read an exciting email from Favcrafts that one of my patterns ( which one do you think it will be... I'm not telling until tomorrow) will be the featured project March 2nd as part of national craft month!! They are giving away a lot of things this month including a bonus of $1,000 giftcard to Michaels and daily prizes! I wonder how many yards of yarn that equals................................ Check back here tomorrow for the link to the post so you can win win win !!!!!!!!! Here is their day one giveaway!