Yarn + Make = Love
This pattern came about so quickly, and how easy it became a reality to what I envisioned, means it was just meant to be!
Using worsted weight in crochet so that it works up quick, but having a fabric that is suitable for summer seams to be an oxymoron. However, with this Island in the Sun top both are combined to create a lightweight top perfect for summer.
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Consisting of 6 different panels in three colors, this color blocked Iris Shawl is a beauty to wear! The traditional lace texture combined with the graphic combination of colored panels creates a stunning wrap that is traditional in reference but with a modern twist.
This pattern is designed to be made on a flat bed knitting machine, but since the largest panel is only 33 stitches wide it can also be made on an Addi or Sentro that has enough needles! All the patterns are hand transferred so no special tools or machine add ons are needed.
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Have you ever looked at a pair of flip flops and seen potential for something more? Today, I am thrilled to introduce the Walk The Line Chukka Boots—a design that bridges the gap between comfortable loungewear and refined street style.
If you have been hesitant to try crocheting footwear because you are worried about durability or the “homemade” look, this pattern is designed specifically for you.
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I used Lion Brand Coboo yarn on my crochet Daydream Believer Top, and the yarn may now just be one of my favorites.
The softness and drape, both knit and crochet, are just so wonderful. It really makes a great fabric to wear next to the skin.
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I have seen Lion Brand Coboo yarn at stores for a while, but never had a project in mind for what to make with it. With summer approaching it finally dawned on me to use it for a summer top. As a crocheter and knitter, I have plenty of sweaters and cardigans that I have made. However when it comes to the warmer months my wardrobe has way fewer hand made items.
While last year I did make my Crochet Bucket Hat and have been making a couple knit tops over the years, crochet was very much lacking in my options. I decided to make a crochet summer top, and Coboo was the perfect summer fiber blend to try.
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Recently I made the crochet Beyond the Sea Shawl and realized it had been a while since I did a knit shawl. Now, since the Estrela Lace machine knit shawl pattern is rectangle, I wanted to make one that was either triangular or crescent in shape.
Being machine knit, and working on an LK150 with a limited amount of needles posed a major constraint. To get the angles I wanted for the shape of the shawl using only 150 needles available on the mid gauge, the gauge would need to be so open that the stitches wouldn’t look right. Another hurdle was getting the rate of decrease to be easy to remember and work with, and not something that was really random and hard to remember as you were making the shawl.
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I had the idea for this pattern for a while, but it took a bit for me to work out all the details in my head. Working out mentally how each panel would be constructed took some time, and then even more time to work out the little details in real life.
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