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A Crochet Boho Vest has been on my to-do list for quite a while. I have received so many requests to design a Boho Vest and I finally did it. I had been putting it off since it is still winter. I designed this boho vest using Caron Cakes by Yarnspirations. These cakes are available exclusively at Michaels stores. I used a new colorway called Mixed Berry. I really like how the colors transition nicely and are already coordinated. It helps when trying to match colors. There are so many colorways that I’m sure you’ll find a combination you like.
The woman size fits most however, I did add some directions for a plus size. The plus size should fit 16 – 18 sizes (maybe even larger) since the pattern allows for a nice drape and extra coverage where we need most, around the tushie. : ) If you would like to purchase an Ad-Free PDF Pattern please click here: Boho Vest PDF Pattern
Crochet Boho Vest – Front and Back Views
If you are a visual learner I have created 4 Step-by-Step Video tutorials. The links are in the past page of this post.
A chunky yarn crochet cowl makes a comfy and fast project. Using chunky yarn means you’ll whip right thru your project. Using Bernat Roving Yarn from Yarnspirations I designed this crochet cowl. I chose two of my favorite colors. I selected Plum and Quartz Pink for my chunky yarn crochet cowl. This yarn is so soft. It is made using 80% acrylic and 20% wool yarn. That means it will be nice and warm without being too hot. It is really soft and feels great against my skin.If you haven’t tried this yarn you are in for a treat. This is my first it using it and I know I will be using it often. I love discovering new yarns and fibers.
Chunky Yarn Crochet Cowl using Bernat Roving yarn
It’s already warm in my town of Chula Vista, California, however much of the USA and World is still chilly. This cowl is a nice way to layer up. It can easily be worn under a sweater, jacket or even just a top. The picot edge gives it a nice touch. You can wear it standing up over fold it over as in the photo above. The project can be made in a single afternoon and would make a great gift.
Crochet Cowl collage
Here is what you will need:
2 skeins of Bernat Roving Yarn (Choose contrasting colors)
“Messy Bun” hat,. that is what I was thinking of this week. I wanted to work on a Messy Bun” hat that I could use during warmer weather. This is important because I live in Sunny Southern California and rarely have days that are cold enough to warrant wearing a hat. Even our winters are usually mild. This year thankfully we have received more rain than the last 15 years. This is great because California has been in a severe drought for the past 5 years.
I want to be ready for the warmer weather and hopefully, by that time, my hair will have grown enough to put it in a pony-tail. This post includes the written pattern and video link for my free YouTube video for those who prefer to watch a video. If you want to purchase a low-cost Ad-Free PDF pattern please click here: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/shell-stitch-messy-bun-hat
Crochet “messy bun” hat
The inspiration for this hat while I was working on a shawl for my aunt. I was using a shell stitch and thought about how I really like that stitch, especially when the shells increase each row. I did a little few math calculations. (Remember when you thought back in school that you would never use math? Well, here I am using the stuff I learned back then.) After a few attempt, I came out with a hat that satisfied m. I hope you enjoy this hat pattern. I love how it kinda of has a little of a vintage look and it’s so sweet and feminine.
If you want to check out another one of my easy messy bun hat project click here:
Now to get started with this beautiful hat project.
Supplies for your Messy Bun hat:
Medium weight yarn 3 oz. (I used Redheart with Love in color: Bubble Gum)
6.0mm Crochet hook (Size J Hook)
scissors
yarn needle
Pony tail rubber band
yarn needle
Today I will share my newest hat; a hat using the knit stitch and Fair Isle Stitches. It was inspired by a knit hat that was released by Caron yarns a few years ago. It was on a little handout that you get from the yarn aisles. I used the Simply Soft by Caron yarns by Yarnspirations. The yarn is so soft and silky. You can choose your own color combinations. I think a white and red or pink and red would make a great Valentine’s Day hat. I have included the free written pattern along with the free YouTube video tutorials. You will find them on the following pages.
Crochet – Fair Isle and Knit stitch
To purchase an Ad-Free PDF written pattern please click on the link below:
I love Star Wars and Princess Leia has always been one of my favorite characters. She is tough, fearless, smart and a courageous leader but she still has a sense of humor. Plus she could rock those Inter-Galatic fashions. You can imagine how sad I was to hear that Carrie Fisher the actress who played Princess Leia passed away this past month, December 2016. It seems like 2016 was a tough year for celebrities we love. So many of them were taken away from us. I wanted to find a way to pay tribute to Carrie Fisher. This little Princess Leia inspired Ami doll seemed a good way to do that. I had originally planned on sharing this project in February 2017. However, now might be a more fitting time. I hope you enjoy crocheting her. I have also uploaded a series of YouTube video tutorials for those of you who prefer a more visual approach. I broke them down into 4 videos. I have included that link in the last page of this post. You can also go to my YouTube channel to find lots of other fun projects. All Crafts Channel
Crochet Princess Leia inspired Amigurumi doll.
The full written pattern appears on the next page.