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.
Hello there! Happy Tuesday to you. This free pattern is one that I went back and forth, trying to figure out what I truly wanted to make, so many ideas and I only bought one skein! Though to those who have been to a Michaels' lately would have seen the new line from Isaac Mizrahi craft. Truly gorgeous bits of yarn, I really wanted to grab them all and make everything out of them! Alas, I picked up a few skeins and this particular one, The Gramercy Park/Lexington style, I really wanted to make a hat out of it. Even though there is a pattern from the actual line on how to create one, (I think it can be found in stores?) I wanted to crochet a different kind of style, so here is the free pattern for this little dude!
Ingredients:
>>Scissors
>>19.00MM Crochet Hook
>>Isaac Mizrahi Craft (In Gramercy Park)
>> (Not shown/ Yarn Sewing Needle & Pom Pom maker)
Yarn Abbreviations:
HDC=Half Double Crochet
CH= Chain
SS= Slip Stitch
ST(S)= Stitch(es)
CH 3
Connect by SS and CH 1,
Row 1: HDC into each ST, Two times,
Connect by SS and CH 1.
Row 2: HDC in the first ST, One time.
HDC into the following ST, Two times.
(Repeat this method for the whole entire row around,
Connect by SS and CH 1.
Row 3: HDC in the first ST, One time.
HDC into the following ST, One time.
HDC into the third ST, Two times,
(Repeat this method for the whole entire row around,
Connect by SS and CH 1.
Row 4-7: HDC in all STS,
Connect by SS and CH 1, for the entire Rows set.
Row 8: SC the entire Row 8, connect by SS and secure the yarn, Cut and sew in the remaining yarn.
For the Side Flaps:
Connect the yarn to your hook, Insert hook on the both sides of the hat, (Individually) 7 STS apart.
HDC into 4 STS,
Turn work to Decrease the next Row by 1. (3)
Turn work to Decrease the next Row by 1 again. (2)
Turn work to Decrease the next Row by 1 once more. (1)
CH 10.
Cut a little bit of the yarn off, half an inch.
*Do this for both sides!
Pom Pom Making!
For Mini pom poms make two [Click here for instructions]
For a Large pom pom [Click here for instructions]
Mini Pom Poms
You will use the sew using the extra string on the end of the flaps, securing them using your yarn sewing needle.
Large Pom Pom
You will sew the pom pom, directly to the top of the hat, securing them using your yarn sewing needle.
Happy Crafting!
ashlee elle.
