4.28.2016

Crocheting In One Loop Only for Both Loop Patterns

I've had some testers crochet my amigurumi patterns (that are done in both loops) in the back loop only. Some were under the impression that doing one loop only wouldn't alter the overall size or proportions.

But as you can see in these crocheted row swatches, working in one loop only will make the stitches taller than working in both loops. (Stitches look a bit different when working in the round but the size difference is still about the same!)

single crochet through both loops (sc), single crochet through front loop only (sc flo) and single crochet through back loop only (sc blo).

(Photo/Caption Credit: Annette Petavy)

If you want to crochet a both loops pattern in one loop only, you might want to do less rounds/rows to get the same proportions/size as specified in the pattern. But look over the pattern first because some designs use sc blo for certain features.

Check out the Mini Pig Amigurumi made in both loops only:



And haleybun's made in the back loops only:


Do you prefer crocheting in back loops only or both loops (or even the front loops only?!) I've always liked how both loops looked on amigurumi but I've been trying to do more back loops only projects... mostly because I can finish them a little faster since the rounds are taller ;)

Made in June 2013.


4.18.2016

Baby Hats - Fox & Bunnies

Edit 2/14/2013:
Sleepy Fox Baby Hat Pattern is up.

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I've been working on these the past days! I love to make baby hats because they're so quick to make haha! Circumference is around 15" - 16" and the height is 6".

What animal should I make next? :D









Made in April 2012.


4.13.2016

Blythe Knitted Lace Dress Pattern

Here's a knit pattern for Blythes! :)


If you make this dress, I'd love to see it! Please add it on Ravelry or post photos in the comments.



Materials/Tools:
  • DK weight yarn (I used NaturallyCaron.com Spa)
  • US #1½ - 2.5 mm double pointed needles
  • 3 tiny flower buttons
  • Snap or velcro 
Gauge:
5.5 sts and 8 rows per 1"(2.5cm) in St st in the round

Abbreviations:
BO - Bind off
CO - Cast on
K - Knit
K2tog - Knit two stitches together
LN - Left needle
M1 - Make one increase (M1L or M1R)
P - Purl
R# - Round/Row #
Rep - Repeat
RN - Right needle
Sl 1, k2tog, psso - Slip 1, knit 2 together, pass slipped stitch over
St(s) - Stitch(es)
Yo - Yarn over

Pattern:
The back of the bodice will overlap, add a snap or velcro.

Bodice:

CO 30 sts.

R1: Knit

R2: K5, BO 7, k7, BO 7, k4

R3: K5, CO 6, k8, CO 6, k5

R4: Purl

R5: K11, (k1, m1) x3, k2, (m1, k1) x3, k11 - 36 sts

R6: Purl

R7: Knit

R8: Purl

R9: Knit

R10: Purl

R11: Knit

R12: Purl

R13: Knit

R14: Purl

R15: K1, m1, k3, *M1, k2* x14, m1, k3, m1, k1 - 53 sts

R16: Join to work in round (counts as first stitch), knit to end.

Work R1-4 of Lace Pattern for 5 repeats or until desired length. Then work the Edging round.

Lace Pattern:

R1: K1. *Yo, k3, yo, k1* rep from * to end.
R2: Knit
R3: K2, sl 1, k2tog, psso. *K3, sl 1, k2tog, psso* rep from * to last 2 sts, k2.
R4: Knit

Edging:

Last round: K2. Pass first st over. *Pass stitch from RN to LN. Make 2 sts on LN by backwords loop method, BO 4 sts* rep from * to end.

Cut yarn and weave in the ends. Attach a snap or velcro on the back of the bodice. Then sew on the 3 buttons on the front of the bodice. To make the lace stand out more, block the dress and pair it with a petticoat. 



Made in May 2015.
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