DIY // Crochet Summer Bag Free Pattern!

Hello there! I hope you all had a lovely weekend! Here is a completely free and fun crochet Summer bag to share and wear!
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Ingredients:     Crochet Hook>> 15.00MM  Craft Scissors   Yarn Sewing Needle Yarn used>>1 Skein Each Color [4 total] Sugar N Cream Medium 4
  Stitch guide:    HDC= half double crochet// SC=single crochet// DC=double crochet// SS= slip stitch //ST(S)= stitch(es)// CH= chain R[number]= Row

STEP ONE

To create the FRONT and BACK sides of the purse.

Using Orange Yarn

CH 31

Orange Yarn: R1: CH 1, HDC into all of the STS for the entire Row, turn work and CH 1.

White Yarn: R2: CH 1, HDC into all of the STS for the entire Row, turn work and CH 1.

Yellow Yarn: R3: CH 1, HDC into all of the STS for the entire Row, turn work and CH 1.

Orange Yarn: R4: CH 1, HDC into all of the STS for the entire Row, turn work and CH 1.

White Yarn: R5: CH 1, HDC into all of the STS for the entire Row, turn work and CH 1.

Yellow Yarn: R6: CH 1, HDC into all of the STS for the entire Row, turn work and CH 1.

Orange Yarn: R7: CH 1, HDC into all of the STS for the entire Row, turn work and CH 1.

White Yarn: R8: CH 1, HDC into all of the STS for the entire Row, turn work and CH 1.

Yellow Yarn: R9: CH 1, HDC into all of the STS for the entire Row, turn work and CH 1.

Orange Yarn: R10: CH 1, HDC into all of the STS for the entire Row, turn work and SS to complete final work.

Note: You will recreate this step two times for the FRONT and BACK of the purse.

Next, using the Orange yarn, HDC the sides of both of the horizontal pieces. About 14 STS for each side.

STEP TWO

To create the sides of the purse and bottom as well which will be one long strap.

Using the Accent Color of Choice.

CH 8

R1-R38: CH 1, HDC into all of the STS for the entire Row, turn work and CH 1. [You will repeat this method until the very end of Row 38, where you will SS to complete final work.

STEP THREE

Next, thread your yarn [using corresponding yarn] and sew BOTH of the FRONT and BACK sides of the purse to the straps as shown in the photos.

STEP FOUR

To create the open STS for the straps.

Using the Orange Yarn, insert the hook unto the TOP of the sewn purse.

R1: HDC, CH 1, HDC into the following ST, CH 1, Skip 1 ST, into the next ST, HDC..

NOTE: Continue work into you hit the straps on the side, there you will CH 7, and HDC into the following open ST and repeat HDC, CH 1, Skip 1 ST, HDc into the next ST...[You will repeat this method until the very end of the Row, where you will SS to complete final work.

STEP FIVE

To create the chain straps for the cinched purse.

CH 85 [TWO times for the straps]

You will thread the chain through the open STS that were created from STEP FOUR. One chain strap for one side and one chain strap for the other.

STEP SIX

To create the final strap for the top of the purse.

Into the Skipped 7 STS from STEP FOUR. Insert the hook into the side of the skipped STS and HDC into the 7 STS, CH 1, and continue HDC until you hit ROW 28 [or as long as you desire.]

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DIY: How To Crochet A Fringe Vest! Free Crochet Pattern for July 4th!

Hello there! Seeing as July 4th is swiftly approaching, I thought I'd whip up a free crochet project that would be super easy to create just in time for the weekend!

Ingredients:    
Crochet Hook>> H/8-5.50MM 
Craft Scissors  
Yarn Sewing Needle
Yarn used>>3 Skeins of  from Sugar N' Cream

Size Small/Medium & Large

Stitch guide:   

DC= double crochet

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

To start the BACK of the vest first.

[CH 51 for Small/Medium] [CH 67 for Large] or half desired waist measurement

R1: HDC into every ST for the entire first Row, turn work when complete.

R2-R5: DC into the first ST, CH 1, Skip 1 ST, DC into the following ST..[Repeat this method until the end of every single Row.]
[Extend from R5 for extra length]

Next, to create the back.
Skip the first and last 16 STS and Insert hook into the 17 ST. For 18 STS ONLY.
R6-R10: DC into the first ST, CH 1, Skip 1 ST, DC into the following ST..[Repeat this method until the end of every single Row.]

To create the straps of the vest. Both sides.
Insert hook, For 7 STS only left side, leave middle ST empty, Insert hook for 7 STS only right side. 
R11-R15: DC into the first ST, CH 1, Skip 1 ST, DC into the following ST..[Repeat this method until the end of every single Row.] SS to complete work.

For the FRONT of the Vest.  

[Note: You will be creating this piece TWICE. With alternating armholes.]

[CH 26 for Small/Medium] [CH 34 for Large] or half desired waist measurement

R1: HDC into every ST for the entire first Row, turn work when complete.

R2-R5: DC into the first ST, CH 1, Skip 1 ST, DC into the following ST..[Repeat this method until the end of every single Row.]

Next, to create the armholes. [Reminder: You will alternate where you insert your hook, for the right and left side of the top armhole.]

Skip the first and last 16 STS and Insert hook into the 17 ST. For 10 STS ONLY.
R6-R15: DC into the first ST, CH 1, Skip 1 ST, DC into the following ST..[Repeat this method until the end of every single Row.] SS to complete work.

Next, You will sew ALL of the pieces together, utilizing your yarn sewing needle and cut yarn. 

Sew the front sides to the back portion of the vest. Leave the armholes open as well as the neckline.

For the finishing technique.
SC around the entire finished sewn together vest only once, then SS to complete work.

Next, to create the fringe. OPTIONAL.
Fringe will be placed unto the BOTTOM of the vest.
You will cut 20-25 strands, depending on if you want more, cut 2 inches.
You will insert each strand into every other ST using your crochet hook to insert strand. Then bringing the strand together to knot it to the vest.

ashlee elle.

DIY: The Independence Crochet Headband.

The 4th of July is swiftly approaching this week and I thought I'd make this headband donning the colors of this country! The band is long enough to tie in a knot, bow or simply let it loose! You can wear it multiple ways of your choice which is always an awesome thing!

The Ingredients:
>> Scissors
>> Crochet Hook (G/6-4.25MM)
>> Sugar and Cream (red/white/blue mix)

Crochet Abbreviations:  
SC= single crochet
HDC= half double crochet  
DC= double crochet
SS= slip stitch
CH= chain   
TO= turn over
ST(S) = stitch(es) 

Start a CH of 3
Row 1: HDC the entire Row and TO
Continue HDC for Row 2 until Row 28

For Row 29: HDC two times into the first ST
HDC once in the middle (second) ST
For the 3rd ST HDC two times into it

For Row 30 to Row 40: DC into each Row
Once you hit Row 41: Reduce the STS back down to 3 STS
Row 41-69: HDC each Row 
SS, cut the remaining string and sew in the edges!

Have fun creating!
ashlee elle.