Lazy Crocheters Like Me

Confession time: my best selling pattern was created out of laziness. Yup, I didn't want to deal with a slip stitch ribbing pattern I bought (although it was very pretty), and I wanted a lacy ribbing pattern. The sc, ch loops of this pattern also make for immediate gratification. Especially since it is made with worsted weight yarn. It's even prettier and summer-light when you use a yarn like Caron's Spa yarn---which I have found on clearance at Hobby Lobby these past couple of weeks. Find the pattern on Ravelry: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ellie-shawl-collar-shrug ----So, crochet with impunity! Hugs, Kim

Peace, Love, Crochet!

I'm sitting next to a lake in Michigan where our family gets away from the Texas heat every year. Well, it didn't work out quite that way this year, as we all know the summer's heat is a doosy this season.

So, been surfing on the ole web for project inspiration. Noticing a lot of hairpin lace and natural crochet thread items. Believe me, the lacy-er and cooler...the better right now. I want to wear the lightest items possible but still cover those curves and look great!

Now, I've tried...and given up on hairpin lace before, but whilst I'm cloistered inside trying not to melt this summer, I'm gonna give it another go. Who doesn't like do-overs after all.

http://www.stitchdiva.com/tutorials/hairpin-lace
Here's stitch divas tutorials and pattern links. Peace, love, crochet! Kim

Granny be good

The Amazing Granny Square is the building block for many a good quilt, sweater, vest, shawl, scarf, potholder, pillow.  I've used a variation on the great granny in this vest.  The yarn is Bernat's Mosaic and takes about 3 skeins.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/88954970/sale-maid-marion-sweater-vest-sleeveless?ref=sr_gallery_9&ga_search_query=needlemaven&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=ZZ&ga_min=0&ga_max=0&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=handmade

Happy hooking to you!  Kim

Summer Crochet Stitches Easy to Intermediate

My latest quick crochet is not a novel new stitch, but rather a simple pattern made from the most basic stitches.  This stitch can be mastered by beginners and added upon for intermediate to advanced crocheters. 

http://www.etsy.com/listing/76042403/gossimer-green-leaves-shrug-perfect-for

Done in mutiples of 4 plus 1, start off with a chain of 13 for a pattern. 

Sc in 2nd ch from hook, ch 5, sk 3, sc in next ch.  Repeat till the end of row, ending with a sc

Row 2:  ch 5, sc in next ch loop, repeat till end. 

This pattern is lacy, quick and airy.  I've made a few garments by using this pattern and adding flowers and leaves to embelish. 

http://www.etsy.com/listing/74536828/camomille-tea-shrug-plus-size-xl-xxl


Happy Hooking!  Kim