Puff-Stitch Stripes Pullover !

Panels of vertical puff-stitch and post-stitch stripes add delightful dimensional detail to the yoke, upper back and outside sleeve edges of this easygoing pullover with comfortable side slits.

FINISHED SIZES: Instructions given fit size small; changes for medium, large, X-large, 2X-large and 3X-large are in [ ].

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Bust: 34 inches (small) [38 inches (medium), 42 inches (large), 451/2 inches (X-large), 50 inches (2X-large), 54 inches (3X-large)]

MATERIALS: Malabrigo Silky Merino light (DK) weight silk/baby merino wool yarn (13/4oz/150 yds/50g per skein): 9 [10, 11, 12, 13, 14] skeins #412 teal feather

Size F/5/3.75mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

Tapestry needle

GAUGE: 17 sc = 4 inches; 20 sc rows = 4 inches

Body Center Panel = 41/2 inches across

Sleeve Center Panel = 13/4 inches across

Take time to check gauge.

PATTERN NOTES

Skip stitch on working row behind post stitches.

Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated.

SPECIAL STITCHES

Puff stitch (puff st): (Yo, pull up lp) 5 times in next st, yo, pull through 10 lps on hook, yo, pull through 2 lps on hook.

Picot: (Sl st, ch 7, sl st) as indicated in instructions.

STITCH PATTERNS

Body Pattern

(Center panel worked over 19 sts)

Row 1 (WS): Ch 1, sc in each of first 27 [31, 35, 39, 44, 48] sts, [dc in next st, sc in each of next 5 sts] 3 times, dc in next st, sc in each st across, turn.

Row 2 (RS): Ch 1, sc in each of first 27 [31, 35, 39, 44, 48] sts, [fpdc (see Stitch Guide) around next dc, sk next st on working row behind fpdc (see Pattern Notes), sc in each of next 5 sts] 3 times, fpdc around next dc, sc in each st across, turn.

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, working fpdc around each of 4 fpdc on row before last, turn.

Row 5: Rep row 3.

Row 6: Rep row 4.

Row 7: Ch 1, sc in each of first 27 [31, 35, 39, 44, 48] sts, [puff st (see Special Stitches) in top of next fpdc, sc in each of next 5 sts] 3 times, puff st in next fpdc, sc in each st across, turn.

Row 8: Ch 1, sc in each st across working sc in each puff st, turn.

Rep rows 1-8 for Body Pattern.

Sleeve Pattern

(Center panel worked over 7 sts)

Row 1 (RS): Ch 1, sc in each st across, working fpdc around each of 2 dc, turn.

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st across, work fpdc around each fpdc, turn.

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Row 5: Rep row 3.

Row 6: Ch 1, sc in each st across working puff st in each fpdc, turn.

Row 7: Ch 1, sc in each st across working sc in each puff st, turn.

Row 8: Ch 1, sc in each of next 17 [17, 18, 19, 20, 22] sts, dc in next st, sc in each of next 5 sts, dc in next st, sc in each st across, turn. As you add sts the number of sc on each side of Center Panel will inc.

Rep rows 1-8 for Sleeve Pattern.

PULLOVER

Back

Row 1: Ch 74 [82, 90, 98, 108, 116], sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (73 [81, 89, 97, 107, 115] sc)

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Next rows: Rep row 2 until piece measures 7 inches from beg, ending on RS.

Next rows: Work Body Pattern until piece measures 17 inches from beg.

Armhole Shaping

Next row: Sl st in each of first 4 [5, 6, 7, 8, 9] sts, work in established pattern across, leaving last 4 [5, 6, 7, 8, 9] sts unworked, turn. (65 [71, 77 ,83, 91, 97] sts)

Next rows: Work in established pattern and at same time, dec 1 st each edge every row 6 [7, 8, 9, 11, 12] times. (53 [57, 61, 65, 69, 73] sts at end of last row)

Next rows: Work even in established pattern until piece measures 241/2 [25, 251/2, 26, 261/2, 27] inches from beg, ending with RS row. At end of last row, fasten off.

Front

Work same as for Back until piece measures 201/2 [21, 211/2, 22, 221/2, 23] inches from beg, ending with WS row.

Neck Shaping

Right Shoulder

Next row: Ch 1, sc in each of first 14 [16, 18, 18, 20, 22] sts, leaving rem sts unworked, turn.

Next rows: Work established pattern and at same time, dec 1 st at neck edge every row 5 times. (9 [11, 13, 13, 15, 17] sts at end of last row)

Next rows: Work even in established pattern until piece measures same as Back, ending with RS row. At end of last row, fasten off.

Left Shoulder

Next row: With WS facing, sk center 25 [25, 25, 29, 29, 29] sts, join (see Pattern Notes) in next st, sc in 14 [16, 18, 18, 20, 22] sts, turn.

Next rows: Complete same as Right Shoulder.

Sleeve

Make 2.

Row 1: Ch 40 [40, 42, 44, 46, 50], sc in 2nd ch from hookand in each of next 15 [15, 16, 17, 18, 20] chs, dc in next ch, sc in each of next 5 chs, dc in next ch, sc in each of last 16 [16, 17, 18, 19, 21] chs, turn. (39 [39, 41, 43, 45, 49] sts)

Rows 2-7: Work 6 rows of Sleeve Pattern.

Next row: Ch 1,2 sc in first st, work in established pattern, ending with 2 sc in last st, turn.

Next rows: Work 7 rows even.

Next rows: [Rep last 8 rows consecutively] 6 [8, 7,4,1,1] time(s). (53 [57, 57, 53, 49, 53] sts at end of last row)

Next row: Ch 1,2 sc in first st, work in established pattern, ending with 2 sc in last st, turn.

Next rows: Work 5 rows even.

Next rows: [Rep last 6 rows] 0 [0, 1, 5, 9, 9] time(s). (53 [57, 61, 65, 69, 73] sts at end of last row)

Next rows: Work even in pattern until piece measures 17 inches from beg.

Sleeve Cap Shaping

Next row: Sl st in each of first 4 [5, 6, 7, 8, 9] sts, work established pattern across, leaving last 4 [5 ,6, 7, 8, 9] sts unworked, turn. (45 [47, 49, 51, 53, 55] sts)

Next rows: Work in established pattern and at same time, dec 1 st each edge every RS row 13 [14, 15, 16, 17, 18] times. (19 sts on all sizes at end of last row)

Next rows: Work in established pattern and at same time, dec 1 st each edge every row for 3 times, ending with RS row. At end of last row, fasten off. (13 sts on all sizes at end of last row)

Finishing

Neck Trim

Getting started: Sew shoulder seams.

Rnd 1: With RS facing, join at right shoulder, evenly sp 25 [25, 25, 29, 29, 29] sc along back neck, 26 sc along side of neck, 25 [25, 25, 29, 29, 29] sc along front neck and 26 along side of neck, join in beg sc, turn. (102 [102, 102, 110, 110, 110] sc)

Rnd 2: With WS facing, sl st in same sc as joining, [picot (see Special Stitches) in next sc, sl st in next sc] around, ending with picot in last sc. Fasten off.

Sleeve Trim

Getting started: Fold 1 Sleeve in half lengthwise, place fold at shoulder seam. Sew in place. Rep with rem Sleeve. Sew side and Sleeve seams, leaving 8 inches along sides edges unsewn for slits.

Rnd 1: With RS facing, join at seam, evenly sp 38 [38, 40, 42, 44, 48] sc around, join in beg sc, turn.

Rnd 2: With WS facing, sl st in same sc as joining, [picot in next sc, si st in next sc] around, ending with picot in last sc. Fasten off.

Lower Body Trim

With RS facing, beg along back, evenly sp sl st across each piece and around slits on each side, join in beg sl st. Fasten off.

very simple crochet tunic !

This is very interesting, elegant and at the same time very simple crochet tunic from designer Catherine Malandrino.
Catherine Malandrino - the famous American fashion designer of French origin is one of those designers whose bright and very individual style guessed easily. Fashion house Malandrino is known for its very unusual and stunningly feminine dresses.

     Designer Collections are usually filled with very special, charming eclecticism. It's not just a game with fabrics and textures, it is also mixing eras and styles, is the story of European and American costume in the breaking of modern trends of high fashion and practical style of the big city. Designer, really outstanding and very interesting, I highly recommend to see her collection, it is worth it.

Tunics from Catherine Malandrino are particularly beautiful. The highlight of her collections - floor-length dresses straight silhouette, whose design is based on a combination of several different types of lace or crochet patterns. 

    Catherine's famous statement: "I would like to make finesse and softness in the wardrobe of the modern woman." That she certainly succeeded. Even presented tunic is a case in point. In this model very successfully combines sports and romantic style. It is practical, comfortable and very stylish thing for her chosen very good combination of colors. Here, an effect in which a very simple crochet pattern looks unusual, and the whole thing attracts attention, although it would seem, nothing special in it. Essential practical thing for the summer season, simple in design and very cute,I recommend Diva yarn from Alize, I think would be great for this

Free Spirit Red Crochet Dress !

An unlined crochet dress. Round neckline. Short sleeves. Finished trim. Knit. Lightweight.. Length from high point shoulder to hem, 34" chest, 26" waist, 9" sleeve length from high point shoulder measured from small 100% cotton

spectacular crochet jacket !

This Specially & spectacular crochet jacket, which designed for Glamorous women

it's a very interesting addition to the usual everyday dress . Crochet jacket  generally very fashionable article of clothing. It was he who, in spite of the popularity of the traditional knitted tops and dresses, the trend can be considered the highlight of your style. Associated jacket of square motifs and technical performance is simple. Extremely profitable and it looks spectacular in black. Originally linked from 100% soft cotton, three-quarters sleeves, fastened in front with hook, about 38 cm from the shoulder to the hem, in the spring-summer season

Limehouse garden top !

A lacy flower pattern in the shoulder sections and around the bottom gives pretty, feminine detail to the solid-stitch body of this sweet little top that can easily go from casual to dressy.

FINISHED SIZES: Instructions given fit size small; changes for medium, large, X-large, 2X-large and 3X-large are in [ ].

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Bust: 37 inches (small) [41¹/₂ inches (medium), 46 inches (large), 50¹/₂ inches (X-large), 55 inches (2X-large), 59¹/₂ inches (3X-large)]

MATERIALS: Tamm Diamante super fine (fingering) weight acrylic/nylon yarn (3¹/₂ oz/470 yds/100g per skein): 3 [3, 4, 4, 5, 5] skeins #1383 leaf green

Size D/3/3.25mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

Tapestry needle

GAUGE

Working in V-st pattern: 10 V-sts = 4 inches; 14 rows = 4 inches

Take time to check gauge.

PATTERN NOTES

Back is worked to underarm and then fastened off. Front is worked same as Back, and then Shoulders and Sleeves are added and later attached to Back.

Chain-8 at beginning of row counts as first treble crochet and chain-4 unless otherwise stated.

Chain-7 at beginning of row counts as first treble crochet and chain-3 unless otherwise stated.

Chain-3 at beginning of row counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated.

Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated.

SPECIAL STITCHES

2-treble cluster (2-tr cl): Holding back last lp of each st on hook, 2 tr as indicated in instructions, yo, pull through all lps on hook.

3-treble cluster (3-tr cl): Holding back last Ip of each st on hook, 3 tr as indicated in instructions, yo, pull through all lps on hook.

Petal: 3-tr cl (see Special Stitches) as indicated in instructions.

Side petal: Ch 4, 2-tr cl in 4th ch from hook.

V-stitch (V-st): 2 dc as indicated in instructions.

Shell: 3 dc as indicated in instructions.

TOP

Back

Row 1: Ch 98 [110, 122, 134, 146, 158], sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (97 [109, 121, 133, 145, 157] sc)

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, [ch 3, sk next 3 sts, sc in nextst] across, turn. (24 [27, 30, 33, 36, 39] ch-3 sps)

Row 3: Ch 8 (see Pattern Notes), 2-tr cl (see Special Stitches) in 4th ch from hook, petal (see Special Stitches) in each of next 2 sts, side petal (see Special Stitches), trin next st, [side petal, petal in each of next 2 sts, side petal, tr in next sc] across, turn.

Row 4: Ch 7 (see Pattern Notes), *(petal, ch 3) twice in next petal**, tr in next tr, ch 3, rep from * across, ending last rep at **, tr in 4th ch of beg ch-8, turn.

Row 5: Ch 1, sc in first tr, *[ch 3, sc in next petal twice, ch 3, sc in next tr, rep from * across, ending sc in 4th ch of beg ch-7, turn. (8 [9, 10, 11, 12, 13] flower motifs)

Row 6: Ch 1, sc in first sc, [3 sc in next ch-3 sp, sc in next sc] across, turn.

Row 7: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), [sk next sc, V-st (see Special Stitches) in next sc] across to last 2 sc, sk next sc, dc in last sc, turn. (2 dc, 47 [53, 59, 65, 71, 77] V-sts)

Rows 8-52: Ch 3, V-st in sp between 2 dc of each V-st across to last st, dc in top of beg ch 3. At end of last row, fasten off. Work should measure about 15 inches.

Front

Work as for Back, do not fasten off at end of last row.

Left Shoulder & Sleeve

Row 53: Ch 1, sc in each of first 37 [37, 49, 49, 61, 61] dc, leave rem sts unworked, turn.

Row 54: Ch 1, sc in first sc, [ch 3, sk next 3 sc, sc in next sc] across. (9 [9, 12, 12, 15, 15] ch-3 sps)

Row 55: Rep row 3.

Row 56: Rep row 4.

Row 57: Ch 1, sc in each tr and petal across, working 3 sc in each ch-3 sp.

Next rows: [Rep rows 54-57 consecutively for flower motif] 8 [9, 9, 9, 10, 10] times. At end of last row, leaving long end for sewing, fasten off.

Right Shoulder & Sleeve

With RS facing, sk next 11 [17, 11, 17, 11, 17] V-sts, join (see Pattern Notes) in next dc, beg with row 53 and work same as for Left Shoulder & Sleeve.

Assembly

Sew side seams.

Sew last sc row of Shoulders to Back to correspond to Front.

Neck Edging

Rnd 1: With RS facing, join in first st on Back after Shoulder, ch 1, sc in same st and in each of next 23 [35, 23, 35, 23, 35] sts, 100 [108, 108, 108, 116, 116] scalong Left Shoulder, 24 [36, 24, 36, 24, 36] sc along Front neck, 100 [108, 108, 108, 116, 116] scalong Right Shoulder, join in first sc. (248 [288, 264, 288, 280, 304] sc)

Sizes Small, Large & 2X-Large Only

Rnds 2-5: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, join in beg sc.

Sizes Medium & X-Large Only

Rnd [2]: Ch 1, sc in each of first 10 sc, sc dec (see Stitch Guide) in next 2 sc, [sc in each of next 10 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc around, join in beg sc. ([264, 288 sc)

Rnds [3-5]: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, join in beg sc.

Size 3X-Large Only

Rnd [2]: Ch 1, *[sc in each of next 11 sc, sc dec (see Stitch Guide) in next 2 sc] twice, sc in each of next 10 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc, rep from * around, join in first sc. ([280] sc)

Rnds [3-5]: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, join in beg sc.

All Sizes

Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc in first sc, sk next sc, shell (see Special Stitches) in next sc, [sk next sc, sc in next sc, sk next sc, shell in next sc] around, join in beg sc. Fasten off.

Sleeve Edging

Rnd 1: With RS facing, join in first st of flower motif at underarm, ch 1, evenly sp sc around armhole edge as given for Neck Edging, join in first sc. (100 [108, 108, 108, 116, 116] sc)

Rnds 2 & 3: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, join in beg sc.

Rnd 4: Rep rnd 6 of Neck Edging.

Bottom Edging

Rnd 1: With RS facing, working on opposite side of starting ch on row 1 of Front and Back, join in first ch after side seam, ch 1, sc in each ch around, and at same time, inc 2 sts if necessary to achieve a multiple of 4 sts.

Rnds 2-5: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, join in first sc.Rnd 6: Rep rnd 6 of Neck Edging.

Easy Textured Vest !

With simple shaping and sleeveless construction, this flattering, easy-to-make vest is a great starter pattern for those new to crocheting garments.

FINISHED SIZES: Instructions given fit size small; changes for medium, large, X-large, 2X-large and 3X-large are in [ ].

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Bust: 34 inches (small) [38 inches (medium), 42 inches (large), 46 inches (X-large), 50 inches (2X-large), 54 inches (3X-large)]

Length: 21¹/₄ inches for all sizes

MATERIALS: Classic Elite Provence light (light worsted) weight Egyptian cotton yarn (1³/₄ oz/102 yds/50g per hank): 6 [6, 7, 8, 9, 10] hanks #5847 delft blue

Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

Tapestry needle

^₁/₂-inch button

GAUGE: 14 sts = 4 inches; 9 rows = 4 inches

Take time to check gauge.

PATTERN NOTES

Chain-4 at beginning of row counts as first double treble crochet unless otherwise stated.

Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated.

VEST

Back

Row 1: Ch 64 [70, 76, 82, 88, 94], sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (63 [69, 75, 81, 87, 93] sc)

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Row 4: Ch 4 (see Pattern Notes), dtr (see Stitch Guide) in each st across, turn.

Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each st across, ending with last sc in turning ch, turn.

Row 6: Ch 4 (counts as first dc and ch-1), sk next st, dc in next st, [ch 1, sk next st, dc in next st] across, turn.

Row 7: Ch 1, sc in each st and in each ch sp across, turn. (63 [69, 75, 81, 87, 93] sc)

Rows 8-23: [Rep rows 4-7 consecutively for pattern] 4 times.

Armhole Shaping

Row 1: Sl st in each of first 11 [13, 15, 17, 19, 21 ] sts, ch 4, dtr in each st across, leaving last 10 [12, 14, 16, 18, 20] sts unworked, turn. (43 [45, 47, 49, 51, 53] dtr)

Rows 2-16: Work in established pattern, ending with row 7.

First Shoulder Shaping

Row 1: Ch 4, dtr in each of first 14 sts for all sizes, leaving rem sts unworked, turn.

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Fasten off.

2nd Shoulder Shaping

Row 1: Sk next 20 [22, 24, 26, 28, 30] sts that were left unworked on row 1 of First Shoulder Shaping, join (see Pattern Notes) in next st, ch 4, dtr in each st across, turn.

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Fasten off.

First Front

Row 1: Ch 32 [38, 44, 50, 56, 62], sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (31 [37, 43, 49, 55, 61] sc)

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Row 4: Ch 4, dtr in each st across, turn.

Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each st across, ending with last sc in turning ch, turn.

Row 6: Ch 4 (counts as first dc and ch-1), sk next st, dc in next st, [ch 1, sk next st, dc in next st] across, turn.

Row 7: Ch 1, sc in each st and in each ch sp across, turn. (31 [37, 43, 49, 55, 61] sc)

Rows 8-11: Rep rows 4-7 for pattern.

Rows 12-14: Rep rows 4-6.

Row 15: Ch 1, sc dec (see Stitch Guide) in first dc and first ch sp, sc in each st and in each ch sp across, turn. (30 [36, 42, 48, 54, 60] sc)

Row 16: Ch 4, dtr in each st across, turn.

Row 17: Ch 1, sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in each st across, turn. (29 [35, 41, 47, 53, 59] sc)

Row 18: Rep row 6.

Rows 19-21: Rep rows 15-17. At end of last row, fasten off.

Armhole Shaping

Row 1: Sk first 6 [12, 18, 24, 30, 36] sts, join in next st, ch 4, dtr in each st across, turn. (22 dtr for all sizes)

Row 2: Ch 1, sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in each st across, turn. (21 sc for all sizes)

Row 3: Ch 4 (counts as first dc and ch-1), sk next st, dc in next st, [ch 1, sk next st, dc in next st] across, turn.

Row 4: Ch 1, sc dec in first stand first ch sp, sc in each st and in each ch sp across, turn.

Row 5: Ch 4, dtr in each st across, turn.

Rows 6-17: [Rep rows 2-5 consecutively] 3 times. (14 sts for all sizes at end of last row)

Row 18: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Fasten off.

2nd Front

Row 1: Ch 42 [48, 54, 60, 66, 72], sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (41 [47, 53, 59, 65, 71] sc)

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Row 4: Ch 4, dtr in each st across, turn.

Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each st across, ending with last sc in turning ch, turn.

Row 6: Ch 4 (counts as first dc and ch-1), sk next st, dc in next st, [ch 1, sk next st, dc in next st] across, turn.

Row 7: Ch 1, sc in each st and in each ch sp across, turn. (41 [47, 53, 59, 65, 71] sc)

Rows 8-14: Work in established pattern, ending with row 6.

Row 15: Ch 1, sc in each of first 32 [38, 44, 50, 56, 60] sts, leaving rem sts unworked, turn.

Row 16: Ch 4, dtr in each st across, turn.

Row 17: Ch 1, sc in each st across to last 2 sts, sc dec in last 2 sts, turn. (30 [36, 42, 48, 54, 58] sts)

Row 18: Ch 4 (counts as first dc and ch-1), sk next st, dc in next st, [ch 1, sk next st, dc in next st] across, turn.

Row 19: Ch 1, sc in each st and in each ch sp across to last ch sp, sc dec in last ch sp and last st, turn.

Rows 20-23: Rep rows 16-19.

Armhole Shaping

Row 1: Ch 4, dtr in each of next 13 [19, 25, 31, 37, 43] sts, leaving rem sts unworked, turn.

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across to last 2 sts, sc dec in last 2 sts, turn. (13 [19, 25, 31, 37, 43] sc)

Row 3: Ch 4 (counts as first dc and ch-1), sk next st, dc in next st, [ch 1, sk next st, dc in next st] across, turn.

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each st and in each ch sp across to last ch sp, sc dec in last ch sp and last st, turn. (12 [18, 24, 30, 36, 42] sc)

Rows 6-17: [Rep rows 2-5 consecutively] 3 times.

Row 18: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Fasten off.

Finishing

Sew shoulder seams of Fronts to Back. Sew side seams.

Edging

With RS facing, join with sc in center st at neck edge on Back, evenly sp sc around, join in beg sc. Fasten off.

Edging on each armhole.

Sew button to row 12 on Front.

Use sp between sts as buttonhole.