Tutorial Tuesday: How To Guide // Create Your Own G-Squared Crochet Shorts!

 Hello there!  

I hope you're having a lovely start to the week! I've created this absolutely free how to create your own pair of granny squared inspired colorful shorts. As a thank you to those who have supported any little bit of this amazing craft that I love. I appreciate You, so please Enjoy!

THE INGREDIENTS

I used Scrap Yarn leftover from Projects all Caron Simply Soft Yarn// Medium 4

You can use as many colors as you choose [I used 7 total] Less than half a skein of yarn [depending on the amount of yarn] 10-12 yards of yarn per color [

Craft Scissors

Crochet Hook H/8 5.00 MM

Tapestry Sewing Needle

Measuring Tape

Sewing Needle and Thread

Elastic Band [1 inch band]

ABBREVIATIONS

hdc=half double crochet crochet

dc=double crochet

[number]tch[s]=turning chain[s]

sts=stitches

**=Repeat method until end of round

First things First!

You will want to measure the circumference of your waist. I wanted the shorts to hit a bit higher, around the belly button. Write down your measurements. 

Next, you will measure your elastic band, utilizing the number from your waist measurement with a few centimeters longer [like 2-3 cm]
Cut your elastic band and with your sewing needle and thread, overlap those few centimeters to sew securely [for that extra 2-3 cms] together to create a round.

Next, you will crochet to to the length of the elastic band and from your waist measurement, [disregarding those 2-3 cms]. [For Example: I measured out 28, I crocheted to 95 STS.]
After chaining to the amount [allowing turning chain amount]
For Row 1: HDC the entire row, into all of the STS and once you hit the last ST you will pause your work here.

Next, you will sew that first round to the inside/back of the elastic band, using your sewing needle and thread securing the crochet to the band. Sew in between the STS, you might have to double around. [My version is hand sewn!]

CONTINUING THE PATTERN...

You will return back to the Row 1, you will insert your hook back into your last ST. You will SS to connect the last ST to the very first ST. Thus, creating a round. Creating a round process which you will be working from now forth. Also, you can alternate colors [every other round] however, you choose. NOTE: You will be alternating colors for Each individualized round.
For Round 2-Round 4: HDC into all of the STS for ALL of the rounds, at the end of the round, SS to continue work as well as accomodate turning chain accordingly.

For Round 5-Round 22: HDC into the first ST, **CH 1, Skip 3 STS and into the following ST, HDC [three times all into the same ST] next, CH 1, Skip 3 STS and HDC [three times all into the same ST...[**Repeat this method until the end of the round, of which you will end on a single HDC to complete the round, at the end of the round, SS to continue work and turning chain accordingly.] At final Round [22] You will SS to complete final work for this section. 14 inches in length // 119 STS per round.

*Also, if you want to lengthen the shorts, extend from Round 22 or decrease from that section depending on personal preference.

Next, Measure out the bottom of your shorts. Mine was 16.5. You will find the middle section which will utilize only 1 inch, to start the middle section to construct the "shorts" appearance.

Insert hook into middle for 5 STS [2.5 inches width] solely or more depending on personal preference.
For Row 1 -Row 6: HDC into all of the STS for all of the rows, utilizing turning chains accordingly.
When you hit Row [6] SS to complete the final work for this section.

Turn the project inside out to sew the middle section using your sewing tapestry needle and a strand of yarn [9 inches or so]  [as shown above "middle photo"]  Sew the section to the other side of the bottom piece [as shown above "right"] Connecting the strip together, securing it.

*Also, if you want to lengthen the middle section, extend from Row 6 or decrease from that section depending on personal preference.

FINISHED LOOK

Have fun crafting!

Tag your recreations: #thedreamcrochetdiy

ashlee elle.

A Dream Craft Mix: July

Hello there! Since I've been crocheting up a storm, one of my favorite things to do, is to play some cool, calm and groovy jams, whilst I craft away. So I thought to myself that it would be quite a fun thing to post, some of the music I like to listen to when I am in that super crafting mood. (Which is basically all the time!) So here is a track listing of my mix for the month of July! Note: I wanted to create my list, using Playlist.com, but unfortunately it is down at the moment. Whenever it is up, I will recreate this post so that it is much more accessible than flipping through the links!

1// Francoise Hardy: "Comment Te Dire Adieu.
2// Jónsi: "Kolnidur."
3// Eisley: "Milstone."
4// Coconut Records: "West Coast."
5// Neutral Milk Hotel: "In The Aeroplane Over the Sea."
6// Rilo Kiley: 'Rip Chord."
7// My Morning Jacket: "What A Wonderful Man He Was."
8// Midlake: "Balloon Maker."
9// Why? "Gemini (Birthday Song."
10// MGMT: "Youth."

 

HandMade: The Striped Strapless Crochet Dress.

Hello There! So I've had this dress in my head for quite a bit and so I kind of crocheted it up! I truly wanted at first to add straps to the dress, but I decided it's almost summertime so let's cut it out this time around. It was a simple pattern to create and it didn't take that much time to create which is super nice. Though I think I might make the dress a little longer, a bit above the knee. I definitely want to make more of these dresses and in the long run of course setting up a pattern for this dress!
Project: The Striped Strapless Crochet Dress.
Pattern: Experimental
Yarn Used: Caron (Ivory and Black)
Hook Used: I/9-5.50 MM  Boye Brand

HandMade: The Crochet Peplum Skirt.

Hello there! Been a bit busy this week with work entirely consuming my craft life and that ain't cool! Though nevertheless, I had this idea of creating a crochet skirt, but somehow a bit different from the ones I've made in the past. I have this lovely Peplum dress and I entirely was captured by the idea to create it utilizing the needlework of crochet! It was my first time crocheting around an elastic band to create the waistband, but it went along swimmingly. For the next time, I do want to make the stitches a bit tighter the next time I make it, though this one is super comfy and cute. Plus, its in honor of my favorite color I am loving for the Spring/Summer times!