Monday, March 17, 2014

Braided Crochet



We all do little fun things here and there with yarn that small and quick projects. Today I created fun little crocheted and then braided bracelets. 

I basically started by chaining 6 to 8 chains, 
Sc first row, turn and sc1 then chain 20-30 and sc back, slip stitching into the original piece. Repeat this step twice and then braid the crotchet tentacles. After you have it braided, pick up the same crochet hook and crochet the ends together in the new order you have it arranged. Crochet a couple more rows and bind off. 

You can use a button closure, or your favorite jewelry findings to clasp the ends together. For bracelets I like the magnetized ends that snap to each other. 




It looks better in the multi colored matched with coordinating solid color yarn. 
Here it is with variegated green yarn.  



Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Thick and Quick Boots

Thick and Quick Boots

Star Stitch Boots

US #10.5 straight knitting needles
Bulky Yarn
Fabric to line inside
N- 9.00MM crochet hook
Tapestry needle and sewing kit

Boot Uppers (make two)
Size: Women’s 6

Cast on 36 (multiple of 4)  

Row 1: *(K1, P1, K1) all into next stitch, P3tog* repeat across
Row 2:  Purl across
Row 3:  *P3tog, (K1, P1, K1) all into next stitch* repeat across
Row 4:   Purl across
Repeat these 4 rows 6 more times
Row 29: Bind off 4 stitches, *P2, K2 Repeat from * across (32)
Row 30: Bind off 4 stitches, *K2, P2 Repeat from * across (28)
Row 31: Bind off 4 stitches, *P2, K2 Repeat from * across (24)
Row 32: Bind off 4 stitches, *K2, P2 Repeat from * across (20)
Row 33: P2tog, *K2, P2 Repeat 3 more times, K2tog (18)
Row 34: P2tog, P1, *K2, P2 Repeat 2 more times, K1, K2tog (16)
Row 35: *K2, P2 repeat 3 more times
Row 36: *P2, K2 repeat 3 more times
Repeat last two rows 5 more times
Row 47: Bind off 2 sts, *P2, K2 Repeat to end
Row 48: Bind off 2 sts, *P2, K2 Repeat to end
Row 49: Bind off 2 sts, *P2, K2 Repeat to end
Row 50: Bind off 2 sts, *P2, K2 Repeat to end
Row 51: Bind off 2 sts, *P2, K2 Repeat to end
Row 52: Bind off 2 sts, *P2, K2 Repeat to end

Bind off the remaining four stitches and weave in ends.



Crochet hook L                                                              
Bulky Yarn

Soles Size Women’s 6 (make two)

Follow the diagram chart and weave in ends.

Line the Boot Uppers with your
chosen fabric, using a sewing needle and thread. 

Using the larger tapestry needle 
and yarn, sew the boot upper to the sole and to close the sides of the uppers together.