HandMade // Shoppe Update: The Memories Crochet Cardigan Pattern.

Hello there! Hope you're having a lovely week! This is a new weekly crochet pattern project to kick off the second day of Autumn. It's official, this is my favorite season hands down! With handfuls of projects to come, I have to say this crochet cardigan with a matching belt is one that I could not wait to create. It was going to be part of the Fall Collection, though I decided to save it a little bit since it's a personal fave. 

My absolute favorite part of this project, is that you can layer with this piece. Which is quite vital as the days grow slowly toward the chilly side and I wanted to create an easy piece that would be there throughout the transition. The length is also a huge favorite of mine, dusters, long cardigans are a staple in my wardrobe and now I have another to join the cardi fam. This pattern is an easy pattern which utilizes basic crochet techniques in repetition to create the full piece and it is a pattern I plan on recreating in numerous colors!

Pattern Details:

The yarn I used:  Caron One Pound [2 Skeins]
The hook I used:I/9-5.50MM

Get Memories Crochet Cardigan Pattern at:

The Dream Crochet Shoppe

DIY: How To Crochet a Belt// Free Crochet Pattern!

Hello there! I hope you are having a nice start to your week! With this crochet belt I was entirely inspired by woven belts worn during the Summer time and I wanted to create my own version to share!

Ingredients:    
Crochet Hook>> H/8-5.50MM 
Craft Scissors  
Yarn Sewing Needle
Yarn used>>1 Skeins of  Each from Sugar N' Cream (Colors: Black & White)

Size Small (can be created to various sizes)
Belt Buckle [from Michaels] 

Stitch guide:   

HDC= half double crochet
SC=single crochet SS= slip stitch
ST(S)= stitch(es)
CH= chain
R[number]= Row

 STEP 1
CH 98 (or half desired waist measurement) [34 inches length] [2.5 inches width]
[Black] R1:  HDC the entire Row into All of the STS, and at the end of the Row, you will change colors to start Row 2.
[White] R2:  HDC the entire Row into All of the STS, and at the end of the Row, you will change colors to start Row 3.
[Black] R3:  HDC the entire Row into All of the STS, and at the end of the Row, you will change colors to start Row 4.
[White] R4:  HDC the entire Row into All of the STS, and at the end of the Row, you will change colors to start Row 5.
[Black] R5:  HDC the entire Row into All of the STS, and at the end of the Row, you will SS to complete work.

STEP 2
At the end of the crocheted piece, at the ends, single crochet across for a finishing technique. SS to complete work and weave in the remaining strands. [photo reference above on left.]

STEP 3
With the belt buckle, slip half an inch of the crocheted piece through the buckle, fold it over and with your yarn sewing needle, thread a bit of yarn. Sew the folded crocheted piece and sew the piece, using your yarn sewing needle. [photo reference above on right.]

x ashlee elle.