On My Hook.

Lately, what's been on my hook has been various projects in an attempt to get ready for the Christmas season. Gifts are being made and orders are being created with all that is handmade love which is actually my favorite part of the whole season. The opportunity to take the time to make something for another is a feeling that is quite beyond magical. I am truly thankful for it.

In between being able to create lots of nice gifts for others, I have been whipping up some designs that I've had lodged up in my brain, waiting to creep out. I had picked up this yarn awhile back and to be honest, it's not the type I would usually gravitate towards, though I thought i'd give it a chance. Plus, I had a design that fit it perfectly, it was meant to be and I am glad I jumped out of a small little comfort zone for an interesting adventure!

 What are you currently working on?

On My Hook.

Currently, I have been working on this scarlet number to create a buttoned crochet dress. Truthfully, I purchased a ton of buttons because they were on clearance for a couple of dimes and a nickle. So I thought I'd pick them all up 'cause who knows when you're gonna need one. Which brings me to this dress, I needed a little bit of detail to jazz it up even though the design is quite an experimental one that I created on a whim. 

Nevertheless, it's entirely one of those dresses that were made for the upcoming winter season, perfect for tights and your favorite boots!

What are you currently working on?

Now I'm off to finish up some new projects!

ashlee elle.

On My Hook.

Currently, I've been working with this forest green yarn from Red Heart, wanting to create a deconstructed skirt, utilizing a different shape than what most skirts are made. I know, that sounds confusing, but once it's completed it'll make sense..hopefully! It is a skirt that I have designed that will emulate the look of a cable stitch and draw in the appeal of a sweater skirt. Which is one of my favorite things to wear during the Fall/Winter season. 

Another addition to the mix was the selection of buttons, I went to craft store to craft store attempting to find the most fitting set that would compliment this skirt. Thankfully, one of the stores I hit up, had tons of buttons on sell, so now for future projects I am pretty much golden!

What are you currently working on?

Hope your projects are coming along quite nicely!
ashlee elle.

On My Hook.

Currently, I am feeling a bit under the weather, but I have a handful of projects that are sort of helping me feel a bit better. I've been working on a piece inspired by the mood of Halloween. It's a crochet graphic tapestry design that I have had sitting in my mind for awhile now. I am mixing black and white yarn which I will be creating a lot of this season for it is truly one of my favorite color combos!

What are you currently working on?

Now I am off to finish it!
ashlee elle.

On My Hook.

Currently, I have an pumpkin colored number on my hook from Vanna's Choice and I am planning to create crochet shorts once again! I haven't made a pair in a few months or so and I am more than excited to create a pair I can wear during the Autumn season. I am utilizing an exposed zipper, in an attempt to create more constructed pieces which makes the process more challenging, but well worth it in the end!
What are you currently working on? I'd love to know!

On My Hook.

Currently, I have been working with this lovely cream wooly yarn, with the hopes and design to create a super over-sized sweater. Granted, weather down here in Texas isn't going to let me wear it anytime soon, but it's definitely a piece I have been wanting to make for a long time.

Out of all the items I make, sweaters are the most trying design to create, but I am attempting to become a bit better with executing what I picture in my mind and what forms with these two hands. I'm feeling quite confident this next crochet endeavor will produce an outcome I simply cannot wait to wear! Stay Tuned!

Hope your projects are coming along quite nicely!
ashlee elle.

On My Hook.

Currently, I have been creating another crochet dress (big surprise!) which is in this lovely teal-ish color, once again bringing some color into the wardrobe. It is definitely another dress that was made to be paired up and layered like crazy, I'm just waiting for the weather to allow me to do as so! These dresses have been coming in like water and I'm doing my best to take each project one at a time, I'm quite anxious to get all of them completed, but also work on some new projects to sell in both of the shoppes!

Rings--Hello Kitty local vendor//Rikkulama from shelovescutestuffSuper cute jewelry from a super cute lady!

Hope your projects are coming along!
ashlee elle.

On My Hook.

I must say, mustard and canary yellow are my absolute favorite go to colors for the Fall. There is just something about that color that I simply get so excited about. Perhaps its one of the hues that the fallen leaves hold when they hit the ground. Well whatever it is, I am more than elated that it is something I can take and form into whatever I desire.

This next project, dun dun dun, is another crochet dress. I'm a bit obsessed with creating crochet dresses and with more practice, they are coming much easier to design. This has to be one of my favorites to make so far and I cannot wait for this heaty Texas weather to slowly form into somewhat of a Fall atmosphere. Fingers crossed over here.

What are you currently working on?

Hope your projects are coming along swimmingly!
ashlee elle.

On My Hook.

Currently, I am working on this lovely baby blue shade from the Caron Simply Soft yarn, attempting to figure out which direction I am going with this project. I have two sketches in mind for this project; however, one truly takes precedent over the other and I cannot help, but want to make one more the other. Hopefully, the concept will come out exactly how I perceive it in my mind, if so, it'll probably be one of my favorite dresses to date!

Now I am off to work more on this project, quite excited! 
What projects are you currently working on?
ashlee elle.

On My Hook.

Lately, I have been working with this incredibly lovely candied colored yarn from Red Heart Boutique Unforgettable and it's seriously gorgeous! I've been wanting to work with this yarn a handful of projects ago, but I've finally come up with a design to work with. Plus, I needed a break from Caron Simply Soft Yarn, I've been in that pool for awhile now and it's time to try some other yarn circles. 

This crochet project, that I have designed in my mind, will be a boho inspired tunic or dress perfect for music festivals or a summer day walk. I'm quite excited to get to it so off I go!

What are you currently working on?

Now I am off to continue this project!
ashlee elle.

On My Hook.

Currently, I have been working with this pink number, entirely experimenting with different techniques as well as patterns. I have a design in mind, but of course, but I'm leaving it open for interpretation. It will be a crochet dress, inspired by lacy and open stitches, with design intertwined. I'm excited to see it come to life, especially since I am trying a technique!

What are you currently working on?

Now I am off to work more on this project!
ashlee elle.

On My Hook.

Currently, I have been a bit obsessed with crop tops and tie front tops as well. So with this current project I wanted to experiment with a tie front project. I have a slight design that's been lingering in my head, so once again it turns out fairly close to the image I've been picturing. If not, then most likely it'll turn into something else for sure! Either way I'm down for the adventure.

For this project, I  am using Caron Simply Soft yarn, they are just carrying the colors I really like to worth with as well as the lightness of the yarn. Though I will be slowly, but shortly moving towards utilizing cotton yarn for the summer!

What are currently working on?
ashlee elle.

On My Hook.

The project I am currently working on, is one I have been putting off for a bit, going back and forth upon, to create other projects that have peaked my interest. I'm attempting to recreate the crochet shorts I made a few years back. With the pattern I created years ago, I'm planning to experiment upon it and see how I can recreate it. I'm hoping it comes out how I am picturing it, if not, it's back to the redrawing board! Or hopefully something new can blossom from the idea, which at times I found a lot more inspiring than the planned out ones.

Now I'm off to crochet!
ashlee elle.

HandMade: The Crochet West Halter Top.

Hello there! Here is my latest WIP, from last weeks' "On my hook." I've been wanting to create a crochet halter top for quite awhile since I last made one. [here!] There were a few designs in my head, but I actually decided to wing it. With the halter top you can adjust the straps around the neck and the rest of it just falls into place comfortably around my back. I paired a strapless bra with this specific top as well.

Now I'm not much of a halter or crop top kind of girl honestly, but lately I have been picking some up to try and creep out of my comfort zone and I feel this top was the best compromise for that venture! I love a good challenge

Oh, I just might create a free pattern available next week for this crochet halter top if anyone is truly interested in it!

Project Details:
The yarn I used was Caron Simply Soft Yarn, featuring Lavender.
The hook I used was a H/8-5.00MM.
The halter crochet top pattern is entirely experimental from my own pattern. 

Now I am off to finish up my latest crochet wip!
ashlee elle.