HandMade: The Crochet Stormtroopin' Top.

Here is my newest project complete from last week's, "What's on my hook?" Being such a huge fan of Star Wars, I ventured into the Dark Side to make this crochet stormtrooper top. It was super fun to create and these graphic tops are becoming more and more a huge staple in my crochet life. I love the fact that I can take a genre that I love ever so much and display it in an artistic form. It feels quite good. I entirely, in the future plan on filling out the rest of the group, of course making my way to the good side, but for now it's all about the Galactic Empire!
The Yarn I used:  Black/White// Red Heart Yarn The Hook I used: J/10-6.00MM

The Pattern I used: Experimental: My Own! 

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What's On My Hook.

What's on my Hook? This week I have been itching to start up some spring designs, but I'm holding off a little bit more. Well I'm trying. This design is experimental, quite experimental to the point where I'm not entirely sure where the piece is going to go, but just crossing my fingers that it's somewhat near to what is in my mind. Plus, it's entirely fun to just see what your hands create along the way.
 
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DIY// The Oversized Braided Crochet Headband.

Hello there! I have to say first off, this creation was entirely by accident and I think it's pretty rad how it came together. I love the original idea I had as well and will most likely try to recreate it!

The Ingredients:
Yarn Sewing Needle
Crochet Hook  J/10-6.00MM
Yarn of your choice
  
Crochet Techniques with abbreviations: 

>>HDC=Half Double Crochet

>> SC= Single Crochet

>>SS=Slip Stitch
>>CH=Chain

You will CH 8

For Row 2, you will DC the entire Row.

For Row 3 to Row 52, you will continue DC. SS the last ST and cut.

Next, for the edges you will SC around the entire piece. You will create this entire process two more times, creating the strips to make 3.

Once, the 3 strips are created. You will combine them at the top, threading the needle with yarn and sewing the ends.

Next, you will braid your strips!

Once more, you will thread your yarn sewing needle and sew the end of the braid to secure it. Once it is secure, you will connect both ends of the braid by sewing them together.

//ashlee elle.

HandMade: The Harry Potter Crochet Top.

Here is my newest project complete from last week's, "What's on my hook?" Mischief Managed! Completed my ode to the world of Harry Potter by crocheting this top inspired by the logo of course. In the house color of Gryffindor, though I must admit Ravenclaw is my home! I'm not worried though, I have tons of more ideas coming from this awesome source of inspiration!

For the back of the top, I wanted to do something a bit different, so I switched it up by crocheting stripes. I also, made another sleeveless
 
The Yarn I used:  Burgundy/Gold// Red Heart Yarn

The Hook I used: K/101/2-6.50MM
The Pattern I used: Experimental: My Own! 

What's On My Hook.

What's on my Hook? This week I am working on a graphic patterned tunic, featuring a character from one of my all time favorite movies! I'm really excited to get it going and to be able to wear it. To be honest, there are so many things I want to create, I can't help, but to find this little spot and kind of make my home. I'm a true fan of all things geek chic, so I truly cannot fight the notion of sporting my love for these genres by actually making them by hand. So stay tuned!
 
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DIY: The Crochet Heart Headband.

Hello there! It's Tutorial Tuesday and this week, I wanted to another crochet tutorial inspired by Valentine's Day!

  The Ingredients:  
>> H/8 5.00 MM Crochet Hook  
>> elastic headband
>> 3 sets of yarn of your choosing (hot pink/pale pink/red)

>> hot glue gun

>> Scissors

Crochet Techniques with abbreviations: 

>>HDC=Half Double Crochet

>> DC= Double Crochet

>> TC = Treble Crochet
>>SS=Slip Stitch
>>CH=Chain

Links on How to crochet a heart:

 #Link 1  (written)

# Link 2 (video)

I used the same pattern as the previous tutorial!
Heart Pattern:
CH 4
Connect the 4th ST to the 1st
3 CH
3 DC
3 TC
CH1
3 TC
CH 1
3 DC 
3 TC
CH 2
Insert hook into middle of heart, pull through, cut yarn and tighten.

With the hot glue gun, glue the back of the yarn and with your yarn, wrap the yarn around the headband, gluing it with every wrap.

Once completing the headband section. With the hearts, glue the back of the heart to the headband. Another route would be gluing felt to the back of the heart then attaching the hearts to the headband.
Press onto the heart until each one dries.