365 Crochet

Turn your scarf into a vest!  This is a fun project, using the crochet pineapple design to add a racer back and straps to a scarf.  I came across this idea as I was going through my closet trying to decrease my wardrobe.  I have quite a few scarves that I never wear, and was about to put them into my "donate" pile, when the idea hit me.  So I played around with the design for a day, and this is how it turned out!  I am quite happy with it and can't wait to make more. The best scarves to use are ones that drape and are flimsy.  I crocheted directly through the material of this scarf, I am not sure what it is made of, but it was very easy to poke my crochet hook through it.  And I really hate sewing, so that was a bonus!  However, if you find that you cannot crochet through your type of scarf, you can simply sew the racer back on afterward, no big deal.  Another nice thing about this vest is that it's easy to customize to your size...

I love the look of crochet into fabric!  This dress is another great example of how to the two textures look so lovely together.  This pattern for the dress top is part written and part charted; it should be fairly simple.  So dig out your old clothing, find some matching yarn and get hooking! Designed By:  EmmHouse Skill Level:  Easy Materials: 100g (166m) of 100% cotton (Mandarin soft)  Crochet hook H/5mm. Yarn Needle, marker Get the Free Pattern!

Fiber arts such as Crochet and Knitting are most often thought of as winter time activities, but there are tons of amazing summer style patterns out there.  Most warm weather patterns use a light weight yarn, which requires a smaller hook; resulting in a lot more time to make the finished item.  But don't worry because you CAN create some awesome crochet things AND save time! There's no limit to what you create with crochet.   This includes beautiful garments and accessories which combine crocheting and sewing with fabric.   (Note: This article contains free patterns) Crochet can look really exquisite as the highlight of a garment.  Think of a dress that uses crochet as the bodice and flows into a beautiful fabric drape! Free Pattern - Nell by Berroco Free Pattern - Beautiful Red Dress by The Green Dragonfly Free Pattern - Mossimo Dress Hack by Vickie Howell Free Pattern - Ina by Berroco Free Pattern - Notte Blu by NT Maglia Free Cro...