Crochet Ma Chere Skirt

This past spring my husband and I went on an amazing trip to the island of Guadeloupe in the French Caribbean. It is a tropical island paradise, and coming from Michigan my wardrobe was not too tropical island appropriate.

While researching the island we found out that the island tends to be more dressy than what we are used to in our little corner of the world. Casual shorts and a t-shirt definitely marks you as an American tourist. So, in addition to the few summer dresses I own, I wanted a skirt that I could wear with a tank top during the day. Something casual but appropriate, and something that would be comfortable in 90 degree sun with some wonderful tropical humidity.

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Dream of a Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Have you ever made a new clothing garment, put in all the hours, patiently seamed it, diligently wove in ends so it would be just perfect, and in the end you are absolutely in love with it? You love it so much you would wear it every day it is so comfortable, would be appropriate for lounging around the house to wearing to work, and basically just want to live in it. That is this cardigan and why I call this pattern the Dream of a Cardigan, because it is just like a dream it is so fantastic.

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Crochet Go Your Own Way Cardigan Pattern

Crochet Go Your Own Way by City Farmhouse Studio

Have you ever had a project that you wanted to make, but the thought of some portion of it made you procrastinate? This cardigan was like that for me.

I have seen many granny square cardigans over the years, and think they are cute. Just none of them have really spoken to me as being the one to make. It may be from them being too busy, or just the idea of all the ends to weave end. So, I came up with an idea of making one with a more even texture throughout the square, as a patchwork of similar colors, and each square being of one color.

I found Lion Brand’s Shawl in a Ball that had a nice gradation from white to dark blue. And the shifts were long and subtle. And, when I mean long, I mean LONG! I started making the blocks and loved how each block looked the same color, I had a nice number of different color varieties, a good amount of each one, and all the colors effortlessly worked together.

Once the blocks were finished, that is where my procrastination came in.

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Crochet Heart Scrubby

This pattern has taken me too long to make. Not that actually crocheting it took that long, took me about 20 minutes for the YouTube Tutorial – and that was with all the talking! No, getting in my head how to make this pattern took so long. Years long.

After publishing my first dish scrubby trio pattern collection a lady reached out to me asking where the heart pattern was. I had to really figure out what she was referring to since there was a round pattern, and two square ones. I finally determined it was from looking at one of the images of a square one draped over a pot that she perceived it to be a heart shape. These dish scrubbies were published in 2018. From her reaching out I began thinking of making a heart shaped scrubby. So, it took years.

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Knit Summer Breeze Top

Close to twenty years ago I had a black top that had a very simple shape, wide sleeves, simple details for the edgings, and a v-neck. I loved it. I could dress it up for work, or down with a pair of jeans to run errands. Either way it was so comfortable to wear, a major plus for me.

I wore it for many years, and it was starting to show how much I loved it. With great sadness I had to get rid of it.

This summer I was thinking about what I could make to have more hand made items for my summer wardrobe, and this memory came to mind. I wanted to create something that had the comfort, versatility, and ease in styling with the simplistic design elements.

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Crochet I Wanna Dance With Somebody Dress

I Wanna Dance With Someone Crochet Dress

After making the Moondance Cardigan out of Lion Brand’s Truboo yarn, I knew I wanted to make something else with it. The yarn is so soft, silky, and keeps you cool when wearing it. I thought it would be a great fiber for a swimsuit cover up.

I wanted a design that was somewhat simple and straight forward so that it would be easy to wear. I wanted the shoulders and upper arms covered, since that is where I always burn. But I wanted the neckline a little more open since it is summer, and also for comfort when wearing swimsuits that are halter or tie at the neck. This would keep everything from being all at the same place and feeling bulky. However….

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Knit Summer in the City Top

Summer in the City Knit Top City Farmhouse Studio

Earlier this summer I was looking at my wardrobe and seeing what I needed (really wanted) to wear. Last summer I sewed several dresses that I love wearing, however they are sleeveless. Since they are sleeveless I would get cold in some of the places that were really airconditioned, and I don’t want to wear a jacket or sweater in summer. I get to wear them plenty in our Michigan winter.

So, the idea for this top came to me for adding a little more coverage and warmth for the airconditioned places. I wanted something light weight, but not so light it was see through. I also wanted something that had some design to it, but not a statement piece. Just something that was easy to wear, went with a lot, and was comfortable.

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Crochet Moondance Cardigan Pattern

Moondance Cardigan pattern by www.CityFarmHouseStudio.com

Last summer I realized I didn’t have any summer garments that I made. This winter when I wore all of my wool sweaters, hand knit hats, cuddled in my crochet blankets, and wrapped into all of my cowls and scarves I really noticed the tip in balance between winter to summer projects. So, I began to think of what I would like to have for the warmer months.

First, I came across Lion Brand’s Truboo yarn that is made out of bamboo. With this fiber I thought it would be a great option for something breathable for the warmer months. It also is a category 3 light yarn so it would make a thinner garment that wouldn’t be too bulky.

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