Sunday, October 30, 2016

Crochet Dog Sweater Pattern

The cold air is moving in fast
Time to make some dog sweaters!




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Sunday, June 19, 2016

Crochet V Stitch Top and Cardigan


Only two short seams to sew up

Pattern is written with smallest size first and larger sizes in ( )'s. S ( M, L, 1x, 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, 6x)
Sizes: - (Will fit Bust)
Small - (34 to 36 inches)
Medium - (38 to 40 inches)
Large - (42 to 44 inches)
1X - (44 to 46 inches)
2X - (46 to 50 inches)
3X - (54 to 56 inches)
4X - (58 to 60 inches)
5X - (62 to 64 inches)
6X - (66 to 68 inches)

Length can be easily adjusted
Finished length 26 (27, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33) inches from shoulder to bottom edge

Materials
#4 Worsted weight yarn. Yardage needed:
S -728 (M - 910, L - 1092, 1X - 1274, 2X - 1456, 3X - 1638, 4X - 1820, 5X - 2022, 6X - 2204) yards
Size G/6/4.00mm crochet hook
4 Stitch Markers
Measuring tape
Tapestry needle to weave in loose ends


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All patterns are copyright protected and cannot be sold, transmitted, distributed or reproduced in any form or by any means. However, you are welcome to donate, gift as well as sell any of your finished items (if you are an individual). If you sell your work online, please link to my shop. No Refunds on Digital Files once file has been downloaded or emailed to you due to the nature of the product.
Copyright 2016
Jaime Payne
Copper Llama Studio


 

Friday, June 17, 2016

Free Crochet Flower Headband Pattern

Materials
Any 2 colors of Sugar'n Cream 100% cotton or Red Heart Super Saver Yarn
Size G crochet hook
Tapestry Needle

Stitches Used
ch - chain
sc - single crochet
dc - double crochet
shell - sc, 3 dc's, sc
sl st - slip stitch



Copyright 2012 Jaime Payne Copper Llama Studio

Make 5 Flowers for Childs size or 6 Flowers for Adult.


Flower
Ch 2 white color A (blue)
Rnd 1 - make 8 sc's in 2nd ch from hook.  Sl st into beg sc. Cut yarn.
Rnd 2 - Attach color B (white). Ch 1, sc in same st. *Ch 2, sc in next st * Repeat around.  Sl st into 1st ch 1. (8 ch 2 spaces)
Rnd 3 - Sl st into 1st ch 2 space, ch 1, * 1 sc, 3 dc's , 1 sc (shell made) in ch 2 space * Repeat around.  Sl st into 1st ch 1.  Cut Yarn leaving about 5 inches to sew flowers together, knot off.

 



Sew row of flowers together as pictured above
 


Attach end ties



Attach yarn to 3rd dc of bottom shell on last flower, ch 5.  Sl st into 3rd dc of next shell.  Ch 1, turn.



Place 5 sc's in ch 5 loop, then sl st into where you attached yarn.  Ch 1, turn.
 

Sl st into 3rd sc and ch about 11 inches.  Cut yarn and knot off.
With tapestry needle, weave in all loose ends.
 

 All patterns are copyright protected and cannot be sold, transmitted, distributed or reproduced in any form or by any means. However, you are welcome to donate, gift as well as sell any of your finished items (if you are an individual)







Friday, June 10, 2016

Spring and Summer Crochet Vest Patterns

All of these patterns include row by row written instructions
Sizes from Small to 6X
Some include stitch charts




Uses #4 weight yarn
Shown in Lion Brand Pound of Love in Cotton Candy Pink





 Timeless Vest
Uses #2 weight yarn




 Delightful Vest
Uses #4 weight yarn
Shown in Red Heart Super Saver Country Blue





Simple Vest
Uses #3 or #4 weight yarn, just match gauge
Shown in Lion Brand Baby Soft and Red Heart Super Saver

Sunday, April 10, 2016

Short Crochet Mesh Vest using Premier Yarns Aurora in Midnight

Yarn Review:  Premier Yarns Aurora in Midnight




Information from Premier Yarns website:  "This medium weight acrylic roving yarn combines many hues in each skein to make moody, blended stripes. The soft hand and complex colors will produce beautiful sweaters, blankets and accessories. The 9 color combinations include something for everyone in the family.
  • 100% Acrylic.
  • 3.5 oz/ 100 g, 166 yds/151 m.
  • #4 Medium Weight.
  • Machine wash, lay flat to dry
  • Crochet gauge, I-9 (5.5mm) hook: 17 sc & 22 rows = 4” (10.2cm).
  • Knit gauge in st st, US 9 (5.5mm) needles: 16 sts & 24 rows = 4” (10.2cm).

 The color combinations include something for everyone in the family. 
Care: hand wash dry flat do not bleach do not iron do not dry clean. "


This is a very soft, thick #4 weight worsted yarn, it is thicker than Red Heart.  
I am also a spinner and this yarn reminded me of hand spun yarn with slight changes in thickness throughout.  There were several spots that were "overspun" and other spots that weren't spun enough. I had to cut out a few large sections of the yarn because it was already fuzzy and looked like it had been through a couple of washes, but was able to hand twist it enough to use for the seams.

The Pattern I used it on is the Short Mesh Vest in a size medium.  My gauge came out correct with a slightly tighter tension than I use with Red Heart or other #4 weight yarns similar to Red Heart.  This created a stiffer feel in the stitches, but still very soft.

This vest used about 4 1/2 skeins, so about 747 yards for a size medium.

Overall, I really like the feel of this acrylic yarn and enjoyed working with it and believe it would be perfect for a garment that needs some extra thickness without having to use a bulky yarn.  


Sunday, April 3, 2016

Pineapple Drop Crochet Cardigan

New Design
Pineapple Drop Cardigan

Feature on Annie's Website

Pattern can be purchased at Ravelry
The pineapple stitch is much easier then it looks and works up fast.
Sleeves can be adjusted to any length
Easy to adjust for Petite and Tall sizes
Pattern includes sizes Small to 6X

 Done in Premier Yarns Everyday Soft Worsted



I used Lion Brand Cotton in Avocado for this one.
I believe this yarn has been discontinued, but any #4 weight worsted yarn like Red Heart will work







Saturday, March 19, 2016

V Stitch Crochet Top

Pattern includes sizes from Small to 6X

Work up in any yarn marked #4 weight worsted

Great for Spring and Summer when worn over a tank top







For more information about this pattern or to order it with an instant download
Visit my Store, Copper Llama Studio at Craftsy or Ravelry

Friday, March 11, 2016

Swimsuit Cover Up Pattern

Pattern includes all sizes from Small to 6X


Pattern is worked from side to side
Design creates a slightly flared lower section and the bottom edging is worked as you go

Materials Needed
#4 Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn - I used Lion's Brand Cotton Ease in Cactus
Size H Crochet Hook

Length is about 42 inches and can be easily adjusted for Tall and Petite

Instant Download available at Copper Llama Studio


Wednesday, March 9, 2016

Published Patterns

 Pineapple Flare

 Crochet Fan Vest
 Light and Airy DC Cardigan
 Crochet Swing Jacket
 Top 20 for over a year Pineapple Swing Cardigan
 No Seams Cardigan
 Tunic with Optional Cowl and Sleeves
 Touch of Lace Neck Collar
 Chunky Crochet Neck Warmer
 No-Seams Shell Cardigan
Long Lace Cardigan



Here are some of my patterns that were published with Annie's Attic last year.  It has been such a great experience working with them.





Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Crochet Spring Dress

Spring Dress
I used Loops & Threads "Woolike" which is a #1 fine fingering yarn that acts more like a #2 fingering weight yarn because of it's texture. It gave this dress a light and airy feel and look.
My daughter IS wearing something under it... lol. She has a tank dress under it and I asked her to pick the tank top up a bit to show off the bottom. It kinda bunched up under the dress.

This pattern uses basic stitches
chain
sc
dc
Finished length is about 45 inches, but can be easily adjusted shorter or longer
You can also easily adjust the length of the sleeves if you prefer longer sleeves
Pattern includes written instructions for the complete dress and a graph for the pineapple section for those that love graphs









Pattern includes sizes Small to 6X

To purchase pattern, please visit my shop at Crafty