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I have a problem of keeping beautiful yarns instead of turning it into a project because I love love love beautiful yarns. 

Thanks to KnitCrate for sending me their beautiful hand-dyed yarn which I have been keeping until I decided to make another crop top. 

I just called it the Audine Crop Top because that's the name of the yarn.


To make this open front crop top 2 skeins of Audine Wools will be needed for size XS/S.


KnitCrate is a monthly yarn subscription and every month they have a theme for their crates so you have to wait what you will be getting. It was a very exciting feeling because you have to wait for the surprise delivered right at your doorstep.

My very first crate is April 2018 KnitCrate Membership themed Golden Hour which includes 2 skeins of premium yarn, a knitting, and crochet pattern. The yarn have beautiful colourway inspired by the blooming deserts cacti.


Included knitting pattern, Cloris Shawl by Emily Johannes 
and crochet pattern, Tempest Cowl by Abbey Swanson. 


You can check more about Audine Wools here: https://mbsy.co/nvbdh


Above is June and July Crates but I haven't decided what project to do with these yummy yarns yet. Maybe I will follow the pattern included but if I make my own pattern I will make a blog post about it.

If you want a monthly surprise right at your doorstep to satisfy your yarny addiction make sure to check KnitCrate here: http://mbsy.co/lR7Fm

Use code: Happy20  
and get 20% off of your first order!

This code will only work to discount the first month of a recurring monthly subscription and any of KnitCrate items.


Now here's the pattern!

Crochet Audine Crop Top


This pattern works from side to side and simply adjustable to any desired length and size you want. If you want a longer top just make more foundation chain. 

The top I made is tight fitting and if you want to make looser or bigger top just make more rows for each part and follow the steps of the pattern below.


You can buy the ads-free printable PDF version of this pattern here.


Yarn: 
2 skeins of KnitCrate Audine Wools in Prickly Pear DK Weight (200g).

Hook: 
3.5 mm crochet hook.

Materials: 
5 buttons, stitch marker

Gauge: 
2 rows of 6 dc = 1" x 1" inch

Size: 
XS/S

Stitches used: 
Chain stitch (ch), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), double crochet (dc).

Abbreviation: 
Right side (RS), wrong side (WS), stitches (sts), stitch (st), space (sp), next (nxt), last (lst), double crochet two together (dc2tog).

Instructions

Foundation chain:
Make a slip knot and ch 140 +2.

 Row 1(RS):
Dc in 4th ch and across. Turn. (140 dc)

 Row 2 - 10:
Ch 3, dc in each st across. Turn. (140 dc)
First ch 3 will be counted as your first dc.

 Divide sts in 2 parts, 70 sts each for front and back part. Mark with stitch marker.

 Continue to make the back part only and start shaping neckline.

 Row 11:
Ch 3, dc in each of the nxt 69 sts across. Turn. (70 dc)

 We will start to decrease the number of sts on the nxt 5 rows.

 Row 12:
Ch 3, dc2tog in nxt 2 sts, dc in each sts across. Turn. (69 dc)

 Row 13:
Ch 3, dc in each sts until 2 sts remain, dc2tog in lst 2 sts. Turn. (68 dc)

 Row 14-16:
Repeat row 12-13 alternately. (Lst row 65 dc)

 Continue on the nxt 3 rows without decreasing.

 Row 17-19:
Ch 3, dc in each sts across. Turn. (65 dc)

 We will start to increase the number of sts on the nxt 5 rows.

 Row 20:
Ch 3, 2 dc in nxt st, dc in each sts across. Turn. (66 dc)

 Row 21:
 Ch 3, dc in each sts across until 2 sts remain, 
2 dc in nxt st, dc in lst st. Turn. (67 dc)

 Row 22-24:
Repeat row 20-21 alternately. 

 Stop increasing and make 1 lst row before we continue making chain for the front part.

 Row 25:
Ch 3, dc in each sts across, ch 72. (70 dc)

 Row 26:
Dc in 4th ch from hook and in each sts across. Turn. (140 dc)

 Row 27-35:
Ch 3, dc in each st across.Turn. (140 dc)

Now without cutting off yarn, facing WS continue to join side seam with sc.

 Side seam:
Join 40 sts

 Armhole:
Leave 30 sts 

 Continue making the sleeve.

 Sleeve

 Rnd 1:
Ch 3, dc in the same st where you join the lst st, dc in each sts around, dc in same st where you join the lst st. Sl st in top of first ch 3.

 Rnd 2-3:
Ch 3, turn your work around, dc in each sts around, sl st in top of first ch 3.

 Rnd 4-8:
Ch 1, turn, sc in the first st and each sts around, 
sl st in top of the first sc, not in the first ch 1, to decrease 1 st. 

 Ch 1, cut yarn. Fasten off.

 Join the other side seam and continue making the sleeve.

 Now continue to make the neckline and front part.

 Flip your work RS out, join yarn at the bottom front right side.

 Okay the next part may be a little bit confusing, refer to the diagram below to help you understand better.

 Row 1:
Ch 3, dc in each of the nxt 39 sts, hdc in nxt 10 sts, sc in nxt 20 sts, 2 sc in each dc sp across neckline, sc in nxt 20 sts, hdc in nxt 10 sts, dc in nxt 40 sts. Turn.

 Row 2-6:
Ch 3, dc in nxt 39 sts, hdc in nxt 10 sts, sc in nxt 70 sts, hdc in nxt 10 sts, dc in nxt 40 sts. Turn.

Now continue to make the buttonhole.

 Row 1:
Ch 1, sc in the first st and in the nxt 2 sts, *ch 3, skip nxt 3 sts, sc in nxt 5 sts*, repeat * to * 3 times, ch 3, skip nxt 3 sts, sc in nxt 3 sts, ch 1. Turn.

 Row 2:
Sc in first st and nxt 2 sts, *3 sc in ch 3-sp, dc in nxt 5 sts*, repeat *to * 3 times, sc in ch3-sp, sc in nxt 3 sts. (41 sc)

 Now without cutting off yarn continue to ch 1, and sl st around the bottom of the top to get to the other side.

 You can also cut off yarn and continue to join yarn on the other side, or use sc instead of sl st, or any other edging you like at the bottom.


 Row 1-6:
Now once you reach the other side, ch 1, sc in the first st and in the nxt 40 sts, ch 1. Turn. ( 41 sc)

 Continue making 6 rows of sc, ch 1, fasten off and sew the buttons or attach the button while you crochet.

 And you're done!



Hello everyone! 
I am so excited to share another crochet project that is easy to make and beginner friendly today. 
A crochet clutch that I added studs to make it look more fashionable and chic.

Here it is..taadaaa :D


What do you think? Cute isn't it.

I guess you don't even need a pattern for this because it's so easy to make but I want to keep the pattern here in my blog so I can refer to it later for my own reference.


~Anyway if you don’t understand any part of this pattern, please refer to the video tutorial on my YouTube channel~

 Crochet Studded Clutch

Yarn: 
100% acrylic medium weight Lion Brand Heartland (136-098) Acadia.
          You can use any type of yarn you prefer. Approximately 90g.

Hook: 
4.5 mm crochet hook.

Materials: 
Hook and loop tape, studs, metal chain strap (optional).

Gauge: 
2 rows of 30 sc = 7.5 x 0.5 inches

Clutch size: 
Width x Height = 7.5 x 5.5 in

Stitches used: 
Chain stitch (ch), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc).

Abbreviation: 
Stitches (sts), stitch (st), space (sp), next (nxt).

Instructions

Foundation chain:
Make a slip knot and ch 31.

Row 1: 
Sc in 2nd chain from hook and across, ch 1, turn.

Row 2 - 82: 
Sc in each sts across, ch 1, turn. Total 82 rows.


Side seam:
Fold and join side seams together with single crochet.

Refer to video tutorial how to join side seams without breaking off yarn and where to sew the hook and loop tape.

Cut hook and loop tape = 6.5 inch. 
Leave 0.5 inch space on both side for side seam.


You can sew the hook and loop tape inside before or after you join side seam, or use zipper whichever you prefer.  

Edging:
Continue to single crochet around the flap cover, sl st in nxt st, ch 1. 
Fasten off.


Add studs on flap cover with any design you like. You can also add metal chain strap and turn this clutch into a sling bag. 

And you’re done.

Enjoy and happy crocheting :)










BY RACHEL STINSON 


 Whether you have been crocheting for years or you have recently become interested in this popular craft, there is always room for improvement. Instead of making mistakes on your own, you should try using these four ways to hone your crochet design and skills. They will save you time and money.

1. Watch Online Videos

 YouTube is a great resource for people who want to develop or hone their crochet design. This is especially good for visual students who want someone to talk to them at each stage of a project or technique.

 Perhaps the best thing about YouTube crochet tutorial is that they are free. You do not have to spend money or make any payment. Just browse the videos you are interested in and follow the channels that you find useful. There is a lot of variety of videos on YouTube, so spend some time exploring these and other channels. For every one that doesn’t appeal you, there are dozens of others that you may like.

2. Download Apps for Your Smartphone

 There seems to be an app for everything, including ways to hone your crochet design. There are quite a few of them. Most of these apps can be downloaded for free, but some have in-app purchases that cost a few bucks. In the long run, it's worth it for people who don’t mind spending a small amount of money on a convenient way to learn crochet design wherever they are.

 3. Find a Crochet Design Class near You

 If you are the type of person who prefers one-on-one teaching, then you should look for a crochet class in your city. Suppose you have a craft store near you, there are definitely some classes that can help you learn new designs for you clothing. Many classes don’t cost anything to participate because the Nike shoes stores host them to encourage enthusiasts in the area to shop there. 

 In addition to getting crochet tutorial, these classes can introduce you to other people who are interested in crafts. It's often a big step toward making crochet a more important part of your life. When you surround yourself with people who have similar interests, it's a lot easier to devote more time to your hobbies. Also, these people make great resources that can help you discover other crafty ideas.
4. Learn Crochet Language From Books

 When you have the basic of crochet but want to challenge yourself to make more complicated patterns, you should learn the language of crochet so you can read patterns and charts without having to refer to a video or picture.

 You can find loads of information online on how to read patterns and understand the meaning of abbreviations in crochet. If you want to upgrade your skills, you should really consider buying yourself a crochet book for beginner. Believe me it will help  you tremendously, in understanding how to write patterns correctly.  After all that hard work on learning how to crochet you should treat yourself  by buying a good crochet book. 


5. Join Crochet Groups on Facebook

 Depending on where you live, you may not have easy access to a crochet design class. If so, you should consider joining a crochet group on Facebook. It's not the same as attending a class, but it's very close. Believe it or not, there are thousands of Facebook groups mainly for crochet design. This means you will need to narrow your options to choose one that fits your needs.

 Some of the groups are private, so you can join them without worrying about your privacy. You can’t know what members are posting unless you join the group. 

 For public groups, go through recent posts to see which ones feel good to you. There is so much diversity out there that you don’t have to compromise. If one group doesn’t work, you can always find another one that matches your skills and personality better.

 There is always something new to learn about crocheting. With these resources, you can keep improving your designs and expand your horizons. Now step up your game and use the information to design your own patterns.

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About The Author
 Rachel Stinson has always had a knack for writing, food, fashion, and places. Blogging has combined all four for her with an added bonus of enthusiastic audiences. She expertly analyzes real estates, restaurants and online fashion stores with respect to pricing and people involved and can express her opinions in an unhesitant, engaging manner for all matters. 



Hello everyone, it's been a while since I posted my last design and finally as requested, I made a crocheted sweater and this is the outcome. 

I wanted to make a sweater that looks like a knitted sweater and this is the best design that I came up with. Honestly, I am not a good knitter but I really love the stitches created by knitting and the closest stitch we can use in crochet to create the knit-like stitch are single crochet and slip stitch. I know it feels like forever to finish a project using single crochet or slip stitch but trust me it will worth all your hard work^^

~If you don’t understand any part of this pattern, please refer to the  video tutorial on my YouTube channel~

You can buy the ads-free clean printable PDF version of this pattern here.


Size: (S/M, L/XL).

Yarn: Cotton acrylic worsted weight yarn. You can use any type of yarn you prefer. 
Approximately (700, 900) grams~.

Hook: 6.5 mm or any size needed to obtain gauge.


Gauge: 7 rows of 10 sc = 3” x 2” inch

Stitches used: Chain stitch (ch), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), reverse single crochet (rsc), half double crochet (hdc), sc2tog (single crochet two together).

Abbreviation: Wrong side (WS), right side (RS), back loop only (BLO), stitches (sts), space (sp), next (nxt), yarn over (yo).

Instructions:
Direction in parentheses are for (S/M, L/XL).
Size
Length
Bust
Shoulder
Sleeve
S/M
22/24.5 in
48 in
9.5 in
14.5 in
L/XL
27/29.5 in
55 in
10.5 in
14.5 in

Size
Length
Right shoulder
Neck
( dec, mid, inc)
Left shoulder
 Sleeve
S/M
Ch (80/90)+1
30 rows
(13, 4, 13)= 30 rows
30 rows
40 rows
L/XL
Ch (100/110)+1
34 rows
(15, 4, 15)= 34 rows
34 rows
60 rows

Body
Part 1: Front

Foundation chain:
Make a slip knot and ch (80/90, 100/110) + 1, or as long as you want your sweater to be. Multiples of 10 + 1 turning chain.

Row 1(RS):
Sc in the second ch from hook and in each ch across. Total (80/90, 100/110) sc.

Row 2-(30, 34): 
Sc in the back loop only (BLO) of each stitches across, ch 1, turn.

Total (30, 34) rows.

 You can simply adjust how big you want your sweater by making less or more rows.

Now we are going to decrease the number of sts to shape the neck on the nxt (13, 15) rows.

Row (31, 35): 
Sc2tog in BLO of nxt 2 sts, sc in the BLO across, ch 1, turn. Total (79/89, 99/109) sts.

Row (32, 36): 
Sc in the BLO of the nxt (77, 97) sts across, sc2tog in the BLO of last 2 sts, ch 1, turn. Total (78/88, 98/108) sts.

Row (33, 37)-(43, 49): 
Repeat row (31, 35)- row (32,36) alternately. Last row you should get (67/77, 85/95) sts.

Total (13, 15) rows of decrease.

Continue on the next (4, 4) rows without decreasing.

Row (44, 50)-(47, 53): 
Sc in the BLO across, ch 1, turn. Total (67/77, 85/95) sts.

Now we are going to increase the number of sts on the nxt (13, 15) rows.

Row (48, 54): 
Sc in the BLO across until 1 st left, 2 sc in the BLO of last st, ch 1, turn.

Row (49, 55): 
2 sc in the BLO of first st, sc in the BLO across, ch 1, turn.

Row (50, 56)-(60, 68):
Repeat row (48, 54)- row (49, 55) alternately. Last row you should get (80/90, 100/110) sts.

Total (13, 15) rows of increase.

Continue on the nxt (30, 34) rows without increase.

Row (61, 69)-(90, 102): 
Sc in the BLO across, ch 1, turn. Total (80/90, 100/110) sts.

Continue to make 1 sc in each row along the shoulder and neck.
Ch 1, fasten off.

Part 2: Back

Now continue to make the back exactly like the front part except for the neck, make (3, 5) rows of decrease, (24, 24) even rows, and (3, 5) rows of increase.

With both parts facing each other on the right side, join left shoulder with sc, sc in each row along the neck, and continue to join the right shoulder with sc.

Sleeves (Make 2)

Foundation chain:
Make a slip knot and ch (56,56).

Row 1(RS): 
Sl st in the second ch from hook and in the nxt 14 ch, sc in each ch across, ch 2, turn. Total (15, 15) sl st, (40, 40) sc.

Row 2(WS): 
Hdc in the BLO of nxt (10, 10) sts, sc in the BLO of nxt (30, 30) sts, sl st in the BLO of nxt (15, 15) sts, ch 1,  turn. 
Total (10, 10) hdc, (30, 30) sc, (15, 15) sl st.

Row 3: 
Sl st in the BLO of nxt 15 sts, sc in the BLO across, ch 2, turn. 
Total (15, 15) sl st, (40, 40) sc.

Row 4-(40, 60): 
Repeat row 2-3 alternately.

Total (40, 60) rows.

Now facing the RS, fold the sleeve into the WS and continue to join with sl st. Ch 1, fasten off.

You can also sew with tapestry needle or any other method you prefer.

Continue to join the sleeve with the body.

Join the sleeve around with (30, 45) sts each side on the front and back side seam and one st in the middle that joins the front and back shoulder.

Please refer to the video tutorial on how to join the sleeve with the body.

After joining the sleeve, continue to join the side seam together.

Make another sleeve and join like the first sleeve.

Neck edging:

Join yarn with a knot, ch 1, sc in each sts around, join with sl st in the first st.

Ch 1, rsc in each of the sts around, join yarn in the first ch 1.

Sc in each of the nxt 2 loops created by rsc around, join with sl st in the first st. Ch 2, Fasten off.

Bottom edging:

Join yarn with a knot, ch 1, *skip 2 rows and sc in the ribbed*, repeat *to* around, join with sl st in the first st.

Ch 1, rsc in each of the sts around, join yarn in the first ch 1.

Sc in each of the 2 loops created by rsc around, join with sl st in the first st. Ch 2, fasten off. Weave in ends.

And you’re done. 

Yippie :)





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