Dream Crochet Project Spotlight // Dream Granny Squared Crochet Dress.

Hello there! This project was that one idea that you have on the side and that you tell yourself over and over again; "I'll get to it one day.." Fast forward a few years later and that project is still a design on a piece of paper. So for this year, I set a Crochet Goal for myself to create what I have never and what I have always wanted to make. This dress was at the top of that list!

I knew that if I went for it, I wanted it to be complete with zipper detailing as well as have the dress completely lined.  The yarn I utilized was all from Michaels, from Isaac Mizrahi's Craft line primarily because they were all so colorful and held the perfect weight for Summer attire. 

The dress took A LOT of measuring of course, calculations and starting over and over, which I truly love because without a bit of failure how else will you accomplish as well as Learn how to achieve your main goal! Furthermore, the dress took a handful of days on and off due to finding the right Zipper and thread color to match perfectly as well as selecting the perfect muslin to perform as the lining for the dress. The entire dress was 100% hand sewn which was 100% interesting to say the least!

The elation I have for this particular dress is truly out of this world! I honestly believe there is nothing more self rewarding than accomplishing a goal utilizing your own hands. You just can't get that from simply buying it! Which is why I truly love creating handmade crochet clothing for it is Made for You, by You!

I entirely heading forward from a design perspective to continue creating the projects I've dreamt up, utilizing diverse methods I've never used because there is always room to grow!

Much Love & Happy Creating!
ashlee elle.

The S/S 2016 "SunnyDale" Dream Crochet Collection + FREE GIVEAWAY!

THE S/S 2016 DREAM CROCHET GIVEAWAY!

Hello there! I am currently doing my sixth Dream Crochet Giveaway ever! The SunnyDale Collection, [title inspired by the series of Buffy The Vampire Slayer!]
 
All of these designs were constructed, designed, handmade by me with the theme of constructed by two color stories that represent Spring & Summer.
 

 I truly wanted expand the design method and exhibit the emotion of Spring lightness and a note of Summer airy feel throughout the attire. Dresses are entirely a favorite to construct and the challenge throughout these designs were to implement ideas that were not created before! Unique and one of a kind designs, is what Dream Crochet truly stands for, create for yourself and wear!

                                                                  Back to the Contest! 
  Visit The Dream Crochet Instagram to enter! So TWO winners will receive of their personal choice 2 FREE CROCHET patterns from the 12 new designs I have designed!  Also, after the Contest is complete, I will be placing All of the patterns along with a Special Collection Bundle Pattern Package for All of the patterns in an Online Ebook on my Etsy>>

The Dream Crochet Shoppe!   

The Aruba Blue Sea Crochet Top

Cap-sleeved crochet peplum inspired top, with an two open granny circles on the side of the top. 

The Seafoam Life Crochet Top

Two-toned circle top with lace and ruffle inspired detailing throughout the design.

 The Sailing Tides Crochet Top

Cap-sleeved and ruffle inspired crochet top, with open stitched detailing throughout the design.

The Sight Seeing Crochet SkirtCrochet mini skirt, with an elastic band composed primarily of granny squares.

The Sweet Voyage Crochet Dress

Overall inspired crochet dress with lace inspired bib front and flowy skirt.

 The Beach Side Crochet Vest

Striped short-sleeved cropped crochet vest with ruffle inspired cap sleeves.

The Strawberry Sorbet Crochet Dress

V-neck inspired short-sleeved crochet dress with lace inspired detailing throughout the pattern.

 The Island Stripes Crochet Dress

Spaghetti strap crochet dress, circle dress with colorful stripes donned across the rounds.

The Swept Away Crochet Dress

Gingham inspired crochet baby doll dress with lace inspired detailing.

The Sunny One Crochet Dress

Tank sleeved crochet dress with granny square detailing [in the back straps] as well as the bottom trim of the dress.

The Solstice Crochet DressV-neck crochet dress with lace inspired detailing throughout the design with open wing sleeves.

The Starburst Crochet Top & SkirtCrochet crop tank with subtle stripe detailing with coordinating striped crochet skirt with an elastic band.

ashlee elle.

Dream Crochet Giveaway // Spring Into Fall Pop Up Collection!

Hello there! I've been inspired by bright and colorful colors to create a little pop up collection for the Fall. Besides the gorgeous Autumn colors that travel their way every year, I wanted to make a special creation for the not too expected tones for the Autumn season! With a hint of Spring colors and a cute graphic print intertwined with Fall designs as well as structures! 

All of the info for the Giveaway of 1 free pattern and 50% off coupon, is up on the instagram: 
The Dream Crochet!

// The Spring into Fall Crochet Collection Features //

The Crush Crochet Dress Pattern
Short-sleeved sweater dress with cable stitch detail (belt pattern not included).

The Wildberry Crochet Sweater Pattern
Short-sleeved sweater dress with cable stitch detail and gemstone applique' (belt pattern not included).

The Candy Striped Crochet Sweater Pattern
Short-sleeved striped sweater with alternating colors.

The Crystal Crochet Shrug Pattern
Super bulky and chunky crochet shrug with drawstring detailing.

The Sweet Panda Crochet Sweater Pattern
Long-sleeved sweater with graphic stitch detail.
ashlee elle.

HandMade // Shoppe Update: The Riding Crochet Dress Pattern.

Hello there! Hope you're having a lovely week! This is a new weekly crochet pattern project for the Fall. Being entirely inspired by creating hoods for capes and sweaters, I thought dresses were the next obvious step! I loved the idea of combining these two attributes that I absolutely adore, [hoods and dresses] to create a project that I know I cannot wait to wear with leggings and boots this Fall!

Pattern Details:

The yarn used: Red Heart Super Saver [2 Skeins] 

The hook used: H/8-5.50MM

Get The Riding Crochet Dress Pattern at:

The Dream Crochet Shoppe

ashlee elle.

HandMade: The Summer's End Crochet Dress Pattern.

Hello there! Hope you're having a lovely week! As the end of Summer is swiftly approaching, I only have a few Summer inspired crochet projects on the side. I've  had this yarn for a bit of time before this dress came to fruition. I'm a huge fan of dresses that can also be worn as a coverall or can be layered up. Which in the photo I'm layering it over a white tank and a pair of denim shorts. This dress is quite easy to create and entirely feels like a breeze to wear which is always my main goal in designing pieces. Although, I am a tad bit sad to say goodbye to Summer projects, my favorite Season (Autumn)  is entirely here to sweep me away!

Pattern Details:

The yarn I used:  The yarn I used: Loops & Threads Impeccable"Holland"  [3 Skeins]
The hook I used:I/9-5.50MM

Get The Summer's End Crochet Dress Pattern at:

The Dream Crochet Shoppe

                                                                                       ashlee elle.

HandMade: The River Light Crochet Dress.

Hello there! Hope you're having a lovely week! I love the concept of tier clothing and I love the challenge of creating a piece that holds that design. This dress was the lucky one chosen to create to retain those exciting attributes. This dress has been created utilizing basic crochet techniques & stitches to construct something that has an edge to the challenge portion. The dress is very light, the yarn that was used was a perfect match for this design and movement of the dress is truly one of my key moments. It's entirely a project I plan on recreating, maybe even adding an additional tier to the mix!

Pattern Details:

The yarn I used:  The yarn I used: Jumbo Bernat Baby Soft Yarn in Pink/White [ 2 Skeins]
The hook I used:I/9-5.50MM

Get The River Light Crochet Dress Pattern at:

The Dream Crochet Shoppe

ashlee elle.

HandMade: The Ring My Bell Crochet Dress.

Hello there! Hope you're having a lovely week! I am constantly inspired by vintage dresses and this dress has been sitting in my design mind for quite awhile. To be honest, the sleeves are the main reason why I wanted to create this dress. Bell sleeves are such a dream to wear, makes me feel like I drifted out of a fantasy novel and I love that feeling. The dress was quite a breeze to construct utilizing basic stitches to create a piece that is so far, one of my absolute favorite projects. This dress was entirely be replicated to wear throughout the year with minor alterations to fit the seasons, I know it will be in my closet for years to come!

Pattern Details:

The yarn I used:  The yarn I used: Caron Simply Soft Yarn in Teal [4 Skeins]
The hook I used:I/9-5.50MM

Get The Ring My Bell Crochet Dress Pattern at:

The Dream Crochet Shoppe

x  ashlee elle.